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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(19 November 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on what criteria HMRC awards a contract to provide it with banking services; and whether those criteria include (a) the ownership of the bank and (b) whether the Government owns shares in the bank.

Asked by:
Mr Richard Holden (Conservative)

Answer

The criteria HMRC uses as a contracting authority to award Government banking services are guided by the Cabinet Office Sourcing Playbook, and for clarity includes the following:

  • Economic & Financial Standing,
  • Security & Accessibility,
  • Management Activity,
  • Social Value, and
  • Service Delivery

Company structure and ownership is assessed as standard practice, during the Economic & Financial Standing evaluation.

Further information on the Award stage criteria for the procurement of the Government banking services is available at: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008993-2024


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