The Crown Representatives regularly monitor the performance of Government contracts with strategic suppliers through the Commercial Relationships Board. The Board meets on a six weekly basis. The terms of reference for this board, and how performance is specifically monitored, is contained in the Strategic Supplier Risk Management Policy:<\/p>
https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/80222/20121108_Strategic_Supplier_Risk_Management_Policy.pdf<\/a><\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what performance information the Government collects on its contracts with strategic suppliers; and how frequently such information is collected.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782625", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Cabinet Office"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782625/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " Government does not hold a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with every Strategic Supplier to Government, but promotes a publicly available Supplier Code of Conduct:<\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/646497/2017-09-13_Official_Sensitive_Supplier_Code_of_Conduct_September_2017.pdf<\/a><\/p> <\/p> The code sets out the ethical standards and behaviours expected from suppliers of goods and services to government.<\/p> <\/p> Strategic Suppliers Oracle and Microsoft hold specific software MOUs with the Crown Commercial Service.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether a memorandum of understanding exists between the Government and each of its strategic suppliers.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782626", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Cabinet Office"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782626/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " We are doing more than ever to break down barriers for new and innovative businesses that want to supply to the public sector.<\/p> <\/p> We are improving pre-procurement dialogue with suppliers to help us develop a more strategic relationship with industry.<\/p> <\/p> The Small Business Research Initiative (https://sbri.innovateuk.org/<\/a>), which was set up to connect public sector challenges with innovative ideas from industry, generates new business opportunities for companies, and provides a route to market for their ideas.<\/p> Finally, we are planning to set out the conditions for success that need to be in place in departments to drive innovation.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what process the Government follows to identify new and emerging suppliers of goods and services for the Government.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
, "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/410", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Jon Trickett"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782627", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Cabinet Office"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782627/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The Government's spending control process is one of a number of measures aimed at assuring and improving spending proposals. It is not possible to estimate the savings accrued as a result of the spending control process distinct from other factors that influence Government spending.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate the Government has made of savings accrued to the public purse as a result of the spending control process with government suppliers in each of the last five years.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782628", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Cabinet Office"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782628/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " The current list of Strategic Suppliers is published on GOV.UK:<\/p> https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strategic-suppliers<\/a><\/p> <\/p> Cabinet Office collects quarterly supplier returns for all of these suppliers.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for how many strategic suppliers his Department collects quarterly suppliers returns.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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, "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Jon Trickett"}
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, {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782629", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Cabinet Office"}
], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782629/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " We consistently receive positive feedback on the role the Crown Representatives provide to Government departments and suppliers, and can adapt and change the programme to meet any additional requirements.<\/p>"}
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], "questionText" : "To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the (a) effectiveness and (b) capacity of Crown Representatives to strategic suppliers to undertake their duties in relation to that strategic suppliers role in addition to their other responsibilities.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"}
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], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/782630/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : " Government does not currently publish aggregated spend with Government Strategic Suppliers. However, details of contracts placed with these companies can be found on Contracts Finder. Contracts published prior to 26 February 2015can be viewed at:<\/p>