Oak House
Reeds Crescent
Watford
WD24 4QN
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx.xxx
Tel: 01923 366 7650
www.nhsbt.nhs.uk
Our ref: MOC/ 327342
Dear Mr Simm
Re: Information request
Thank you for your request dated 3rd July 2017 for information from NHS Blood and
Transplant (NHSBT) regarding our fleet.
I am writing to advise you that we are able to provide you with the following
information in response to your request.
1. A total fleet number (including covert and overt vehicles)?
See attached spreadsheet.
2. The breakdown of the fleet by make and model?
See attached spreadsheet.
3. An estimation of the total fleet's annual mileage?
6,343,824 miles.
4. An estimation of each fleet's make and model of vehicle annual
mileage?
See attached spreadsheet.
5. The expected / optimum life of each vehicle make and model?
See attached spreadsheet.
6. The expected annual maintenance cost of each vehicle make and
model?
Under section 43 of the Freedom of Information Act, we are not obliged to
release further information about these contracts because disclosing the
information under the Act would, or would likely to, prejudice the commercial
interests of the public authority and this is not outweighed by the public
interest in disclosure.
7. What are the current maintenance arrangements for the fleet - in-house /
outsourced?
Outsourced to third party provider by Government Procurement Tender.
8. How many in-house workshops (if any) are used for maintenance across
the authority?
Nil.
9. Does the service out-source any of their fleet maintenance works to a
local supply chain?
No.
10. If so, can the details of the works out sourced and main dealerships
please be outlined.
N/A
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I hope this is helpful in addressing your questions. Please quote the reference
number above in any future communications.
Yours sincerely
Wayne Lawley
Head of Corporate Communications
E-mail: xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx.xx
If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request and wish to make a complaint or
request an review of our decision, you should write to: Customer Services Operations Manager, NHS Blood and
Transplant, Oak House, Reeds Crescent, Watford, WD24 4QN (Email: xxxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xxxxx.xxx.xx).
If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply directly to the Information
Commissioner for a decision. Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the
complaints procedure provided by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT). The Information Commissioner can be
contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9
5AF.
