Dear Sir/Madam

Thank you for your email which was received on 26 August 2024, requesting the following information:

MDT Software

Your request is being dealt with under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 or Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and will be answered as soon as possible and at the latest within 20 working days, (23 September 2024).

In the unlikely event that we are not able to respond within 20 working days we will write to you to explain why and provide an anticipated completion date.

In line with guidance published by the Information Commissioner's Office, LFRS may make a charge for the provision of information - for example in order to cover the costs of postage (in line with the relevant postal charges) or charges for printing and copying (which will reflect photocopying charges levied by public libraries).

You will be informed if a fee is to be applied before information is to be provided.

If you have any queries about this request do not hesitate to contact the Knowledge and Information Officer quoting the reference number given in the subject line of this acknowledgement.

Regards

Information Governance
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Email dp&[email address]

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Dear Sir/Madam
 
Freedom of Information Request - 1606/24
 
I am writing further to your email of 19 April 2024, where you requested
information relating to MDT Software.
 
Please find our decision below:
 
We currently use 3TC software on our MDTs.

• The contract start date was 31/03/2024
• The contract end date is 31/03/2025
• The total Contract Value is exempt under Section 43(2) of the Freedom
of Information Act, please see below.
• Total Number of licences - 145

 
 
 
Section 17 of the Act provides:
 
(1)        A public authority which, in relation to any request for
information, is to any extent relying on a claim that information is
exempt information must, within the time for complying with Section 1(1),
give the applicant a notice which:-
(a)          states the fact,
(b)        specifies the exemption in question, and
(c)          states (if that would not otherwise be apparent) why the
exemption applies.
 
Section 43 – Commercial Interests
 
The information in question is commercially sensitive and as such is
exempt from release due to Section 43(2),
 
Duty to Confirm or Deny
 
I can confirm the information requested is held by Lancashire Fire and
Rescue Service.
 
Section 43(2) Information is exempt information if its disclosure under
this Act would, or would be likely to, prejudice the commercial interests
of any person (including the public authority holding it).
 
Procurement – many public authorities will be involved in the purchase of
goods and services and will hold a wide range of information relating to
this procurement process. This can include: information provided during a
tendering process about both successful and unsuccessful tenders; details
of a contract with a successful company; future procurement plans; and
performance information about a contractor.
 
In order for such information to be exempt, the public authority must show
that because it is commercially sensitive, disclosure would be, or would
be likely to be, prejudicial to the commercial activities of a person (an
individual, a company, the public authority itself or any other legal
entity). It is then necessary to apply the public interest test.
 
The Prejudice Test / Public Interest test.
 
Factors in favour of releasing the information to serve the Public
Interest:
 
•            Provision of the information would provide an insight into
the Fire and Rescue Service’s actions and enable the public to have a
better understanding of the effectiveness of the emergency services, It
would facilitate accountability and transparency in the spending of public
money.
 
Factors against releasing the information:
 
•            Release of this information would be likely to prejudice the
Authorities ability to attract future tenders and re-procure services, and
as such would not be in the public interest.
 
If you are unhappy with the information you have received in relation to
your request and wish to make an appeal or request a review of our
decision, you should write to the Director of
Strategy and Planning at the address shown below or by e-mail.
 
The Director of Strategy and Planning Delivery
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Fire Service HQ
Garstang Road
Fulwood
Preston
PR2 3LH
 
Appeals or reviews should be made within 40 working days of our response
to your request being issued.  Any appeals or requests for review received
outside of the 40 working days will be refused.  Please note this is in
line with the Information Commissioner’s own working practices.
 
If you are not content with the outcome of your appeal or review, 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 Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.
 
The Information Commissioner can be contacted at:
 
Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 5AF
Telephone: 08456 30 60 60 or 01625 54 57 45
[1]www.ico.gov.uk
 
Should you have any queries with regards to this email or require any
additional information, please contact me on the details listed below.
 
Yours faithfully
 
Information Governance
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Email [2]dp&[email address]
 
SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES
Call 0800 169 1125 to book a free Home Fire Safety Check.
Visit our website: [3]www.lancsfirerescue.org.uk
Facebook: Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service
Twitter: @LancashireFRS
 

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