§ Mr. HunterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions which relocation companies hold contracts with his Department for the relocation of civil servants; when the contracts were last renewed; where the contracts were advertised; and what the length and value of each contract is. [137194]
§ Ms Beverley HughesDETR(C) and its Agencies use the services of two relocation companies.
Bradford and Bingley: This contract commenced in April 2000. It was advertised through OJEC. It is a three-year contract and the approximate annual value is £35,000 but this fluctuates from year to year.
Phoenix ARC: This contract was extended for a year to 31 March 2001. It was advertised through OJEC. The initial contract term was three years. The approximate annual cost is £8,000 but fluctuates from year to year.