Mr. Paul Quinn:

Yes. The real value that procurement people bring to a process is their understanding of the market in terms of structure, the commercial models involved, competitiveness and how fragmented or concentrated it is. They add value in figuring out how to work with the market to deliver the best possible value for money for the State. Some markets, such as the energy market, are very concentrated and include five or ten players. There are between 20 and 30 players in the telecoms market. In terms of cleaning services, there is a mix of national and local companies. It is a lot of horses for courses. A large piece of the responsibility in terms of procurement is around understanding the markets in respect of the goods and services being purchased and then tailoring the approach to the market to get the best value for the State.