12 July 2010

Reference: 10/122

Dear Nicola

I am writing to you about your email request for information dated 16 June 2010 as set out below.

Can you please tell me the following:

1. How you procure Construction Consultancy Services

2. How you procure Construction Contractors

3. If by your own framework, please tell me:

a. The titles and content of the relevant frameworks

b. Who is on the current frameworks

c. The start and end dates of the frameworks

d. Any possible extension periods to the frameworks

e. The name and contact email of person responsible for the

frameworks.

In response to Questions 1 and 2, the Northern Ireland Office does not procure construction consultancy services itself and does not have a framework. However, the Department does follow the framework set out by the Department of Finance and Personnel (DFP) on matters such as construction consultancy and procuring contractors.

On Question 3 (parts a. to e.) the NIO does not hold the information you have requested. For information on the framework for procuring construction consultancy services and construction contractors, you may wish to make your request to the Department of Finance and Personnel. To assist you in this matter, I have provided the contact details below.

Email: [email address]

Post: Department of Finance and Personnel

Rathgael House
43 Balloo Road
Bangor
BT19 7NA

If you wish to discuss this please contact the Freedom of Information Team using the contact details provided at the top of the first page. Please remember to quote your reference in any correspondence.

Yours sincerely

Freedom of Information Manager

Northern Ireland Office

Freedom of Information Team

11 Millbank

London

SW1P 4PN

Telephone 020 7210 0840

Email: [NIO request email]

Freedom of Information Team