https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/mar/22/contract-to-print-uk-passports-abroad-will-save-120m
“”Matt Hancock, the culture secretary, sought to blame EU regulations on procurement. He told a Westminster reporters’ lunch: “There is an irony, which is these rules are European rules and we are going to be leaving the European Union and then we may be able to – if we choose to – set out our own procurement rules.””
I’m choosing to post the Guardian’s willy-rubbing coverage of this interesting news, as it is a nice representation of thier crappy editorial policy.
Firstly, it is excellent to see the UK continuing to strike business deals with our European cousins, irrespective of what idiots like Priti Patel have to say about it. Who gives a monkey’s bollock if it’s passport blanks...so bloody what!
But the interesting thing for me is the Guardian quote from above...so and so “sought to blame EU regulations”... yes that right, because the UK is honouring it’s commitment to those procurement regulations you bloody idiot.
JEEZ.
Originally posted by @divegeesterYes, exactly. The tender went out. A French firm won the tender as it offered the least costly manufacturing process. That's how tenders work. If the government acted any differently, it would be economically nonsensical. We don't have 120 million to throw around just for the sake of snubbing France - that's just childish.
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/mar/22/contract-to-print-uk-passports-abroad-will-save-120m
[i]“”Matt Hancock, the culture secretary, sought to blame EU regulations on procurement. He told a Westminster reporters’ lunch: “There is an irony, which is these rules are European rules and we are going to be leaving the European Union and then we ...[text shortened]... the UK is honouring it’s commitment to those procurement regulations you bloody idiot.
JEEZ.
Looks like the British company thought they could bank on the government to pick them so they didn't bother to offer a good price. Oopsy - poopsy, better luck next time. Tough lesson in business.
Originally posted by @ashiitakaThe owner of the British company was whining on the radio this morning about various MPs coming to his factory and meeting his “dedicated” staff. I heard myself saying out loud “shut the f*** up!”... it’s a competitive marketplace and it’s going to get more competive outside of Europe after Brexit. Competition is a good thing.
Yes, exactly. The tender went out. A French firm won the tender as it offered the least costly manufacturing process. That's how tenders work. If the government acted any differently, it would be economically nonsensical. We don't have 120 million to throw around just for the sake of snubbing France - that's just childish.
Looks like the British compa ...[text shortened]... t bother to offer a good price. Oopsy - poopsy, better luck next time. Tough lesson in business.
Originally posted by @divegeesterCash is king. Did the owner think that Spreadsheet Phil (famous for being a superb accountant) would throw away 120 000 000 pounds for no reason when the NHS is struggling and we have austerity? Come now.
The owner of the British company was whining on the radio this morning about various MPs coming to his factory and meeting his “dedicated” staff. I heard myself saying out loud “shut the f*** up, it’s a competitive marketplace and it’s going to get more competive outside of Europe after Brexit”. Competition is a good thing.
Competition is the engine of prosperity. Without it, we get lazy and arrogant. If I were the owner, I would be saying "this is a terrible loss, we will immediately review our manufacturing process and see if we can cut costs".
Originally posted by @divegeesterI’m choosing to post the Guardian’s willy-rubbing coverage of this interesting news
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2018/mar/22/contract-to-print-uk-passports-abroad-will-save-120m
[i]“”Matt Hancock, the culture secretary, sought to blame EU regulations on procurement. He told a Westminster reporters’ lunch: “There is an irony, which is these rules are European rules and we are going to be leaving the European Union and then we ...[text shortened]... the UK is honouring it’s commitment to those procurement regulations you bloody idiot.
JEEZ.
Who gives a monkey’s bollock if it’s passport blanks...so bloody what!
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