Information relating to the Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing across your properties

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Dear FOI Team,

I would be most grateful if you would provide me, under the Freedom of Information Act, details in respect to the contract below.

Quotation for the Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing for West Midlands Fire Service Properties:
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov....

The details we require are:
• What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract?
• Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages
• Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the start of the contract to the current date
• Start date & duration of framework/contract?
• Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised?
• Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so, the duration of the extension?
• Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are being either extended or renewed?
• Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this contract?

Thank you for your help.

Yours sincerely

William Taylor

Victoria Hughes, West Midlands Fire Service

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OFFICIAL

Ref: FOI 24120
Dear William Taylor, 
 
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 REQUEST (FOIA 2000) 
 
 
I can confirm that we have received your request concerning . Your request
was received on 24/09/2024 and I am dealing with it under the Freedom of
Information Act 2000.   
 
 
In certain circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I
will let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be
required to pay this before we will proceed to deal with the request. 
 
 
If you have any queries about this letter, please contact me. Please
remember to quote the reference number above in any future
communications. 
 
 
Further information concerning Freedom of Information requests can be
found on the Information Commissioner website at either the following
link: [1]https://ico.org.uk/ or at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow,
SK9 5AF. 
Sincerely, 
Victoria Hughes 
Governance Lead
West Midlands Fire Service
West Midlands Fire Service Headquarters
99 Vauxhall Road, B7 4HW
t: 0121 380 6505
e: [email address]
www.wmfs.net
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Lottie Smith, West Midlands Fire Service

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OFFICIAL

 
Ref: FOI/24120 
Dear  
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 REQUEST 
 
I am writing to confirm that the West Midlands Fire Service has now
completed its search for the information you requested further to your
Freedom of Information request. 
 
Please find below a summary of our findings. 
 
Request 
 
Periodic Electrical Inspection and Testing for West Midlands Fire Service
Properties 
 
The details we require are: 
• What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? 
 
Reply 
 
No KPI's in the contract   
 
Request 
 
• Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were
successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages 
 
Reply 
 
This Information is exempt under section 43(2) of the freedom of
information Act 2000. Its disclosure under this act would, or would be
likely to, prejudice the commercial interests of the unsuccessful bidders
on the grounds of reputational damage. 
 
Request 
 
• Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the
start of the contract to the current date 
 
Reply 
 
EICR testing spend to date: £6920 
 
Request 
 
• Start date & duration of framework/contract? 
 
Reply 
 
2 initial years plus the option to extend by 3 periods of 1 year.  Total 5
years if all options are taken.  
 
Request 
 
• Could you please provide a copy of the service/product specification
given to all bidders for when this contract was last advertised? 
 
Reply 
 
Attached    
 
Request 
 
• Is there an extension clause in the framework(s)/contract(s) and, if so,
the duration of the extension? 
 
Reply 
 
2 initial years plus the option to extend by 3 periods of 1 year.     
 
Request 
 
• Has a decision been made yet on whether the framework(s)/contract(s) are
being either extended or renewed? 
 
Reply 
 
A decision has not yet been made 
 
Request 
 
• Who is the senior officer (outside of procurement) responsible for this
contract? 
 
Reply 
 
With regards for the contact details of responsible persons, WMFS operates
a single point of contact policy and callers are directed via HQ general
contacts on 0330 058 9000. The call will be directed to the person with
responsibility for the specific service. There is a direct email address
for suppliers making sales enquires email: [1][email address].
Furthermore, guidance from the Information Commissioner’s Office is as
follows: 

• The presumption is in favour of protecting privacy, so the release of
personal information will only be fair if there is a genuine reason to
disclose. This involves a three-stage test. A public authority will
generally have to satisfy itself that: 
• There is a legitimate interest in disclosure; 
• The legitimate interest can only be met, or fully met, by the
disclosure of information which identifies individuals (i.e. the
disclosure is necessary to that purpose); and the disclosure would not
involve unwarranted detriment to the individual’s privacy or other
rights and legitimate interests. 
• You can find out more about FOI exemptions from the Information
Commissioner's Office. This will explain which one or more of the FOI
exemptions applies and tell you how to appeal if you disagree with our
decision. 

 
If you have any queries about this Freedom of Information request, please
contact us. Please remember to quote the reference number above in any
future communications.  
 
For service complaints, issues or comments regarding this request please
contact The Public Relations Department, West Midlands Fire Service, 99
Vauxhall Road, Birmingham, B7 4HW 
 
Further information concerning Freedom of Information requests can be
found on the Information Commissioner website at either the following
link: [2]https://ico.org.uk/ or at Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow,
SK9 5AF. 

Kind Regards,

Lottie Smith

(She/Her)

Information Governance Officer - Transition

Data & Governance

West Midlands Fire Service  

Email: [3][email address

 

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