James Watson
[FOI #22255 email]
02 November 2009
Our Ref: FOI 2009/183 – F0076422
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 30 October 2009 timed
15:00 hours, requesting the following information:
1. I have noticed that you took an unusual step by paying £286,794.96 to the supplier, Atos,
for the Student Lifecycle Project to assist the University in due diligence. I would expect that
for due diligence the buyer would employ a lawyer and not expect the work to be carried out
by the supplier.
Could you please tell me, did the University use any legal firm for the due diligence?
If so, how much was your legal bill?
2. Could you please give me a list of all the suppliers that are involved with the Student
Lifecycle Project and the purpose of their involvement? So far I have noticed the involvement
of NCC, Atos and Oracle.
3. Please send me the relevant minutes of the meetings of the Information Strategy
Committee that approved the cost of recruiting two external consultants (£24803.13 and
£5857.56). This was mentioned in your reply to my previous request dated 30th September
2009. See:
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/background_information_about_the#incoming-
52366
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 27 November 2009. The Freedom of Information Office will
contact you if we require any further information.
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Yours sincerely,
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