This is an HTML version of an attachment to the Freedom of Information request 'Procurement of Contractors and Construction Consultancy Services'.

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Mr. K. Griffiths

Email:- [FOI #33460 email]

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:

  1. The Authority procures Construction Consultancy Services by invitation to quote/tender

  2. The Authority procures Construction Contractors by invitation to quote/tender

  3. The Authority does not have a framework agreement in place

  4. 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,

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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