Written answers
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Departmental Contracts Data
Martin Heydon (Kildare South, Fine Gael)
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114. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the contracts his Department and agencies under his remit are engaged in for the provision of security services; the name of each contractor; the procurement process involved; the duration of each contract; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30243/19]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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For the provision of security services, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is currently in contract with Manguard Plus Limited, General Secure Logistics Service (GSLS) and Information Security Assurance Services Ltd. The details sought in relation to these particular contracts are set out in the following table.
| Company | Service | Contract Start Date | Duration | Procurement Process |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Security Assurance Services Ltd. | On-site ICT Security Advisory Service | 8 August 2017 | 4 years | EU Level – Advertised in the Official Journal of the EU |
| Manguard Plus Ltd. | On-site Security Guarding (Dublin, Limerick, Cork) | 1 August 2017 | 1 year (extended once) | Dept of Public Expenditure and Reform Multi Supplier Framework |
| General Secure Logistics Service (formerly Traenors) | Secure transport of cash | 9 September 2014 | 1 year (extended annually) | Selected following a competitive tender |
At both EU and national levels, public procurement is governed by a comprehensive regulatory and policy framework. The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade adheres to the principle of competitive tendering in respect of its contracting for services, supplies and works. The applicable law and guidance is set out in the Public Sector Procurement Regulations published in 2016 under S.I. 284 of 2016, which implemented the European Directive (2014/18/EC) as well as the Circulars and Guidelines issued by Government. Implementation of these policies and principles ensures the Department gets best value for money and ensures that in general a competitive process is carried out in an open, objective and transparent manner. The Department is also required to use central Government frameworks when available.
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