Procurement of Contractors and Construction Consultancy Services

27 April 2010

Dear Mr Griffiths

Subject: Freedom of Information - Legal and Corporate Services -
Litigation

I refer to the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and to your e-mail to
this department/office dated 20 April 2010.

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, we have formally
decided to grant access to the records requested and accordingly they
are as follows:

1. How you procure Construction Consultancy Services

In accordance with the Council's Procurement Regulations, which are
available on the Council's website, I enclose the link for reference
http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/DocumentLibr...
ess.pdf

2. How you procure Construction Contractors

In accordance with the Council's Procurement Regulations, which are
available on the Council's website, I enclose the link for reference
http://www.gateshead.gov.uk/DocumentLibr...
ess.pdf

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

The Council utilises a number of National Frameworks such as SCAPE and
OGC (Buying Solutions) but has none of its own.

a. The titles and content of the relevant frameworks - N/A
b. Who is on the current frameworks - N/A
c. The start and end dates of the frameworks - N/A
d. Any possible extention periods to the frameworks - N/A
e. The name and contact email of person responsible for the frameworks.
- N/A

The information provided in response to your request is copyright
Gateshead Council unless otherwise endorsed. Granting access to this
information under the Freedom of Information Act does not permit you to
re-use the information provided for commercial purposes, for
photocopying or reproduction in any form. If you wish to re-use the
information you need to apply for a Licence. You can do this on line at
http://online.gateshead.gov.uk/atoz/Subm... or
by writing to The Information Rights Officer, Legal and Corporate
Services, 1st Floor, Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH.
You may be required to pay a fee or comply with conditions for permitted
re-use.

Should you have any queries regarding the contents of this e-mail,
please contact the Information Rights Officer.

Yours faithfully

Information Rights

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