Government Departments: Procurement
Commons · Question 53838 · Tabled 21 May 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by Sir Julian Smith
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether he has had recent discussions with relevant stakeholders on the introduction into Government procurement contracts of mandatory mediation in case of dispute.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 3 Jun 2025
The Cabinet Office has published three standard contracts for use by government departments, and many other public sector organisations, as part of their commercial activity. Mediation clauses are included in these contract templates as part of dispute re...