Energy and Climate Change written question – answered at on 28 February 2011.
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change what assessment he has made of his Department's adherence to each of the principles of good employment practice set out in the Cabinet Office publication Principles of Good Employment Practice.
No formal assessment has been undertaken of how the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) has adhered to the Cabinet Office publication "Principles of Good Employment Practice". However, processes and controls are in place to ensure that the principles are complied with on an ongoing basis by the following means:
All tender documents which are issued by DECC follow the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) best practice guidance.
The Department's competitive tender processes ensure that suppliers comply with OGC guidance. Evidence of compliance is requested in tender documents.
The Department reviews its procurement procedures and documentation regularly to ensure continuing compliance with OGC guidance.
The Department uses outcome based specifications wherever appropriate.
Procurement staff seek opportunities to promote skills training, qualifications and apprenticeships in contracts.
The Department's standard terms and conditions contain clauses covering discrimination, disability and race equality. Should a breach of these conditions occur, the Department has the ultimate option to terminate the contract.
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