Transport

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Dear Orkney Islands Council,
Transport-
Can you please provide me with information on the following category of service (a category of service would be classed as an area of business within the Local Authority, for example Transport or Social Care):
1) Does the Local Authority currently operate any form of supplier framework (a supplier framework would classed as a list of enrolled and accredited companies or individuals that provide goods or services to the Local Authority) for:-
a. SEN Transport –
b. Home to School –
c. Taxi Services –
d. Transport for Adult Care -
2) If the Local Authority does operate a supplier framework, when do these frameworks run out? :-
a. SEN Transport –
b. Home to School –
c. Taxi Services –
d. Transport for Adult Care -
3) If the Local Authority does operate a supplier framework, how many suppliers are listed on the framework?:-
a. SEN Transport –
b. Home to School –
c. Taxi Services –
d. Transport for Adult Care -
4) Does the Local Authority own and operate an internal fleet of vehicles that is utilised for services such as SEN Transport or Taxi Services?
5) If so, please can you provide with the size of the fleet.
6) During the financial year of 2014/15, what has been the actual spend of:-
a. SEN Transport-
b. Home to School –
c. Taxi Services –
d. Transport for Adult Care –
7) During the financial year of 2014/15, what has been the actual spend of “spot purchases” or Transport placements that were not purchased on the supplier framework (if one does exist):-
a. SEN Transport-
b. Home to School –
c. Taxi Services –
d. Transport for Adult Care –
8) Does the Local Authority utilise a technology (this could be either a piece of software or computer programme) to help commission Transport Services (these would be defined as SEN Transport, Home to School etc) for a citizen?
9) If so, when does the contract for these services expire, what has been the cost for the contract and what is the name of the technology?
a. Expiration date –
b. Cost –
c. Technology -
10) What is the size of the team that works within the Transport Department of the Local Authority?
11) Please can you provide me with a hierarchy of the team that comprises the Transport Department with names and job roles?

Yours faithfully,

dom wallis

foi, Orkney Islands Council

Dear Sir

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 – Request for Information

Thank you for your information request dated 21 April 2015 and received on 21 April 2015. Our reference is FOI 2015-330. This is being dealt with under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

We are considering your request. We may be in touch soon to ask for further clarification or to offer advice and assistance if we are not able to fulfil your request in its present form.

The legislation allows us up to 20 working days from the date that we receive a valid request, including any clarification we need to make a final response. We will be in touch within 20 working days of receipt of your initial request to provide our response or to seek clarification where necessary. We hope to give you the information you are looking for at an earlier date if possible.

Kind regards

Katy Russell-Duff
Administrative Officer
Administration Support Team
Corporate Services
Orkney Islands Council, Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY
Telephone 01856 873535 Extension 2210

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foi, Orkney Islands Council

Dear Sir

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 – Request for Information

I refer to your information requested received 21 April 2015. Our reference is FOI 2015-330.

We do not have a Transport Department. We have a Transport team who deal with the strategic side of things like bus contracts etc. and we have a Fleet team who deal with the Fleet for the whole of the Council and also the maintenance of our Council vehicles. Can you please clarify which team who would like information on.

You have the right to request a review of the decision if you are not satisfied with the way we have handled your request. Please write to: Legal Services, Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY or email to [Orkney Islands Council request email] to make this request. The law gives you up to 60 working days from when we received your enquiry or 40 working days from when you receive this correspondence, whichever is the later date. Where the outcome of the review fails to resolve the matter to your complete satisfaction you have the right to apply to the Scottish Information Commissioner for a decision.

Kind regards

Katy Russell-Duff
Administrative Officer
Administration Support Team
Corporate Services
Orkney Islands Council, Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY
Telephone 01856 873535 Extension 2210

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foi, Orkney Islands Council

Dear Sir

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Request for Information

I refer to your information requested received 21 April 2015. Our reference is FOI 2015-330.

We do not have a Transport Department. We have a Transport team who deal with the strategic side of things like bus contracts etc. and we have a Fleet team who deal with the Fleet for the whole of the Council and also the maintenance of our Council vehicles. Can you please clarify which team who would like information on.

You have the right to request a review of the decision if you are not satisfied with the way we have handled your request. Please write to: Legal Services, Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY or email to [Orkney Islands Council request email] to make this request. The law gives you up to 60 working days from when we received your enquiry or 40 working days from when you receive this correspondence, whichever is the later date. Where the outcome of the review fails to resolve the matter to your complete satisfaction you have the right to apply to the Scottish Information Commissioner for a decision.

Kind regards

Katy Russell-Duff
Administrative Officer
Administration Support Team
Corporate Services
Orkney Islands Council, Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY
Telephone 01856 873535 Extension 2210

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foi, Orkney Islands Council

Dear Sir

Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 Request for Information

I refer to your information request received on 21 April 2015. Our reference is FOI 2015-330.

Clarification was sought on 21 April 2015 and again on 14 May 2015.

Your request for information has been closed as we have not received a response from you.

You have the right to request a review of the decision if you are not satisfied with the way we have handled your request. Please write to: Executive Director Corporate Services, Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY or email to [Orkney Islands Council request email] to make this request. The law gives you up to 60 working days from when we received your enquiry or 40 working days from when you receive this correspondence, whichever is the later date. Where the outcome of the review fails to resolve the matter to your satisfaction you have the right to apply to the Scottish Information Commissioner for a decision.

Kind regards

Katy Russell-Duff
Administrative Officer
Administration Support Team
Corporate Services
Orkney Islands Council, Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY
Telephone 01856 873535 Extension 2210

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