Courier, mail & post services
Dear Open University,
I am writing to make an open government request for all the information to which I am entitled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please send me:
• The details of any companies who are contracted to provide courier services such as - mail, post or delivery and collection or parcels
• The current expenditure per contract year for the provision of courier services
• The expiry date of any contracts / agreements for the provision of courier services or similar services
• Number of service credits applied to the incumbent service provider (if applicable)
• The name, job title, telephone number & email address of the manager/officer responsible for the delivery of courier services or similar services
I would like the above information to be provided to me as paper or electronic copies or an opportunity to view. If this request is too wide or unclear, I would be grateful if you could contact me as I understand that under the Act, you are required to advise and assist requesters. If any of this information is already in the public domain, please can you direct me to it, with page references and URLs if necessary.
If the release of any of this information is prohibited on the grounds of breach of confidence, I ask that you supply me with copies of the confidentiality agreement and remind you that information should not be treated as confidential if such an agreement has not been signed.
I understand that you are required to respond to my request within the 20 working days after you receive this letter. I would be grateful if you could confirm in writing that you have received this request.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully,
Jean Davies
Dear Jean
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Your request is receiving our attention and you will hear from us again within 20 working days at the latest.
Yours sincerely
Freya Austin
Freya Austin | Information Rights Assistant,
Information Rights, University Secretary's Office
The Open University, Level 5, Charles Pinfold Building, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Email: [Open University request email]
Freedom of Information Publication Scheme
Dear Jean
Thank you for your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
dated 21st June 2022 relating to Courier, mail & post services
Information Provided
I can confirm that the Open University holds the information which
constitutes information falling within the scope of your request. Please
see the response to your request set out below:
1. The details of any companies who are contracted to provide courier
services such as - mail, post or delivery and collection or parcels
The Open University Estates Postroom are not contracted with any
companies to provide services, internal and external mail collection and
delivery.
2. The current expenditure per contract year for the provision of
courier services
UK Domestic Couriers
Expenditure : £38,508
International Couriers
Expenditure : £44,300
Expenditure : £2,840
Total : £47,140
Parcel Couriers
Expenditure : £12,865
Primary Postal Services
Expenditure : £120,043
Letter Services
Expenditure :£17,990
3. The expiry date of any contracts / agreements for the provision of
courier services or similar services
N/A we are not in any contract arrangements with any
contract/courier providers.
4. Number of service credits applied to the incumbent service
provider (if applicable)
N/A we are not in any contract arrangements with any
contract/courier providers.
5. The name, job title, telephone number & email address of the
manager/officer responsible for the delivery of courier services or
similar services
N/A we are not in any contract arrangements with any
contract/courier providers.
Review
If you have any concerns about the way the University has observed the
provisions of the Freedom of Information Act you may apply for your
request to be reviewed. Freedom of Information Reviews are considered by
the University Secretary or his delegate. Your request must be submitted
within 40 working days of receipt of this letter/email. Reviews should be
addressed to the above inbox, entitled “FOIA Review”, and should set out
the reasons for the review. You will have a further right of appeal to
the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Yours sincerely,
Daniel Webb
Mr Daniel Webb | Senior Manager, Information Rights
Information Rights, University Secretary’s Office
The Open University, Level 5, Charles Pinfold Building, Walton Hall,
Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA
Tel: +44 (0) 1908 653994
[1][Open University request email]
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