James Watson 
 
[[FOI #17355 email]] 
31 August 2009 
Our Ref: FOI 2009/145–F0068743 
 
Dear Mr Watson, 
 
Re: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 – Request for Information 
 
Thank you for your email which was received by the University on 26 August 2009 timed 
12:24 hours, requesting the following: 
 
 
In response to a previous FoI request see: 
     
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/structure_of_student_lifecycle_p#incoming-
36179 
 
     You replied: 
 
     "During the due diligence phase consultancy was also provided by a 
     specialist IT consultancy working in partnership with the supplier. 
     The costs of this were £293,982." 
 
     In relation to the above I would like to know: 
 
     1. A breakdown of £293,982? 
 
     2. Who was the University's chief negotiator for the due diligence? 
 
     3. A list of areas of concern that were addressed during the due diligence phase? 
 
     4. Who authorised the expenditure? 
 
     5. Was this level of expenditure (i.e. £293,982) planned prior to the due diligence  
phase?  
 
DATA PROTECTION AND FREEDOM OF INFORMATION OFFICE 
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The University of Glasgow, charity number SC004401 

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As the University of Glasgow is a Scottish Public Authority, your request is subject to the 
terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (“FOISA”).  The University 
acknowledges receipt of your request and confirms a response will be sent to you promptly; 
and in any event not later than 23 September 2009.  The Freedom of Information Office will 
contact you if we require any further information.  
 
Yours sincerely, 
 
 
 
Data Protection and Freedom of Information Office 
 
The information that you supplied with your Request for information will be entered into 
a filing system and will only be accessed by authorised persons of the University of 
Glasgow or its agents. The information will be retained by the University and will only 
be used for the purpose of (a) processing your Request for information, and (b) for 
statistical and audit purposes. By supplying such information you consent to the 
University storing the information for the stated purpose. The information is held by the 
 
University in accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. 
 

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