Mr. K. Griffiths
Dear Mr. Griffiths
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUEST
Thank you for your email dated 21st April, 2010..
I have reviewed your request under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and my response is as follows:
The Authority procures Construction Consultancy Services by invitation to quote/tender
The Authority procures Construction Contractors by invitation to quote/tender
The Authority does not have a framework agreement in place
The Authority will be calling off a four year framework agreement for Housing Group Repairs and Facelift. The Invitations to Tender are currently in the process of being evaluated.
Right to Review
If you wish to have this decision reviewed please write to the Director of Business outlining the points of your review.
If you are still not satisfied with the Council's decision following any review you may appeal the Council's decision to the Information Commissioners Officer, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire. SK9 5AF.
If you wish to discuss this matter further please do not hesitate to contact me directly on 01706 252438.
Yours sincerely,

Clare Birtwistle
Principal legal Officer
BUSINESS DIRECTORATE
Democratic Services
The Business Centre, Futures Park, Bacup, OL13 0BB
This matter is being dealt with by:
Name: Maureen Catlow
Telephone: 01706 252425
Email: maureencatlow@rossendalebc.gov.uk
Our reference: MC/FOI 706
Date: 4th May 2010