To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when his Department's contract with Frontier Medical was signed; what tendering process was used for the contract; and if he will make a statement. (153318)

The MOD signed a contract with Frontier Medical Service Ltd. on 13 March 2007 to provide suitably qualified medical personnel to operational theatres. The contract was awarded following a fair competition conducted by the MOD in accordance with EU regulations and MOD policies.