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Information request
Our reference: 11009449

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Dear Mr Smith
 
Freedom of Information Act 2000
 
Thank you for your request for information that was received on 10 March
2023.
 
We are dealing with your request under the Freedom of Information Act
2000 and we aim to send a response by 11 April 2023.
 
In some cases, a fee may be payable. If we decide a fee is payable, we
will send you a fee notice and we will require you to pay the fee before
proceeding with your request.
 
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all of the information you have requested. We will carry out an assessment
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of how you may appeal (if appropriate). 
 
Yours sincerely
 
Business Intelligence Team
 
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Information request
Our reference: 11009449

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Dear Mr Smith
 
Thank you for your request for information received on 10 March 2023.
 
Please find attached our response to your request.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Chris Magee
Principal Procurement Officer
 
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