The answer to the honourable senator's question is as follows.

Yes, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) has contracted the provision of architectural services in 2011.

The table on the following pages lists the details of the individual contracts—commenced or already in place in 2011.

Attachment to Senate Question on Notice 1029 response

2011 DPS contracts for provision of Architectural Services

Other contracts in place at start of 2011