To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families which companies are under contract to his Department to provide mail services; and when each such contract expires. (296180)

The Department for Children, Schools and Families currently has three contracts to provide mail services across its headquarter buildings located in London, Sheffield, Darlington and Runcorn.

Companies and contract expiry dates:

1. TNT UK Ltd. used for parcel carrier services: contract expires 30 April 2013.

2. Central Dispatch Services Ltd. used for courier services: contract expires 3 October 2010.

3. Copley Couriers used for courier services: contract expires 3 October 2010.

4. Royal Mail is our main provider of mail services.