<p>Zero hour contracts are not used within the Department. The terms and conditions of the Department ensure that it's contractors and their sub-contractors agree to a security vetting procedure, and to work within the laws of the United Kingdom. If the contractor fails to comply with these conditions and the authority decides that such failure is prejudicial to its interests, the authority may immediately terminate the contract by notice in writing to the contractor. In addition procurement procedures ensure that contracts are regularly managed to ensure that suppliers act responsibly to their employees.</p><p>Procurement contracts of the Department are procured through Government Procurement Service framework agreements whenever possible. When this is not possible contracts are competed through the Cabinet Office website "Contracts Finder" or the Official Journal of the European Union. Procurement Procedures ensure that framework agreements are only set up at the point when the work is required.</p>