§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps his Department takes to ensure that it follows procedures for procurement in accordance with European law. [68048]
§ Mr. LammyThe Department maintains comprehensive guidance covering all aspects of procurement activity, including the European Union Public Procurement Directives. This information and guidance is posted on the Department's Intranet to which all its staff has access.
1278WIn addition to written instructions, the Department's central procurement policy and advisory unit exists to instruct and provide support to anyone in the Department who may be engaged in any procurement activity. It is a specific Departmental requirement that all procurements in excess of £50,000 involve the services of a trained purchaser.