§ Jim DowdTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills pursuant to his answer of 25 February, ref 99110, how many short-listed suppliers(a) could and (b) could not meet the terms. [100051]
§ Mr. Ivan LewisThere were insufficient companies which met the terms and conditions of the framework exercise to offer an acceptable choice to schools.
The decision to abandon the procurement exercise was made in accordance with all appropriate regulations.