Procurement of Contractors and Construction Consultancy Services

Response to this request is long overdue. By law, under all circumstances, Uttlesford District Council should have responded by now (details). You can complain by requesting an internal review.

Dear Uttlesford District Council,

Can you please tell me the following:

1. How you procure Construction Consultancy Services
2. How you procure Construction Contractors
3. If by your own framework, please tell me:
a. The titles and content of the relevant frameworks
b. Who is on the current frameworks
c. The start and end dates of the frameworks
d. Any possible extension periods to the frameworks
e. The name and contact email of person responsible for the frameworks.

Yours faithfully,

Nicola

Linda Dobson, Uttlesford District Council

Dear Nicola

I acknowledge your request for information received on 17 June.

Your request is being considered and you will receive the information
requested within the statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined
by the Freedom of Information Act 2000, subject to the information not
being exempt.

If appropriate, the information may be provided in paper copy, normal
font size. If you require alternative formats, e.g. language, audio,
large print, etc. then please let me know.

For your information, the Act defines a number of exemptions that may
prevent the release of the information you have requested. There will
be an assessment and if any of the exemption categories apply then the
information will not be released. You will be informed if this is the
case, including your rights of appeal.

If the information you request contains reference to a third party then
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for responses is suspended until receipt of the payment.

Further information is also available from the Information Commissioner
at:

Information Commissioner's Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow,
Cheshire SK9 5AF Telephone: 01625 545 700
www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

Yours sincerely

Linda Dobson
PA to Directors
Uttlesford District Council
London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4ER
Direct Line: +44 (0) 1799 510616
Email: [email address]
Website: www.uttlesford.gov.uk

Linda
PA to Directors
Telephone: 01799 510 616

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Dear Uttlesford District Council,

Please pass this on to the person who conducts Freedom of Information reviews.

I am writing to request an internal review of Uttlesford District Council's handling of my FOI request 'Procurement of Contractors and Construction Consultancy Services'.

This request is now overdue and I would request that it is dealt with, within the next 5 working days

A full history of my FOI request and all correspondence is available on the Internet at this address:
http://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/pr...

Yours faithfully,

Nicola

Linda Dobson, Uttlesford District Council

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Dear Nicola

Please see attached our response to your FOI request.

Yours sincerely

Linda Dobson
PA to Directors
Uttlesford District Council
London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4ER
Direct Line: +44 (0) 1799 510616
Email: [email address]
Website: www.uttlesford.gov.uk

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Linda Dobson, Uttlesford District Council

Hi Nicola

Just a gentle reminder that we need to respond by 2 February.

Linda
PA to Directors
Telephone: 01799 510 616

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From: Linda Dobson
Sent: 07 January 2011 09:42
To: Nicola Wittman
Cc: Adrian Webb
Subject: FW: FOI Request JTF-LG1
Importance: High

Hi Nicola

Please see below an FOI re number of computers etc we operate. Is there
someone in your team I should forward this to or are you able to supply
this info. We need to respond to him by 2 February.

Regards.

Linda
PA to Directors
Telephone: 01799 510 616

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From: [email address] [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: 06 January 2011 21:32
To: Subject: FOI Request JTF-LG1
Importance: High

To whom it may concert,

Under the freedom of information act, I am requesting the following details:

The population your council covers.

The number of computers that you operate, desktops, laptops and net books, not servers.

The amount of money that your council has spent on Microsoft products (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).

The amount of money that your council has spent on other software (2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010).

Whether or not your council has tried any free alternatives to what it is currently using.

The requested format is for the data to be entered into a form at linux.johnthomson.me.uk.

If that link does not work, it is linux.johnthomson.me.uk

If your require any further information regarding this request, please just ask.

Thanx, John Thomson.

Dear Linda Dobson,

I dont think you meant to semnd this email to me

Yours sincerely,

Nicola

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Linda Dobson, Uttlesford District Council

Hi Nicola

 

Further to Mr Walters follow up to his recent FOI he has contacted us
again this time asking who is the private sector supplier that is
responsible for this contract?  Is there anything else were are able to
tell him regarding this?

 

Linda
PA to Directors
Telephone:  01799 510 616

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From: samuel walters [mailto:[email address]]
Sent: 13 January 2012 20:09
To: Linda Dobson
Subject: Re: FW: FW: Freedom of Information Request

 

Who is the private sector supplier that are responsible for this contracT?

 

Thanks

On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 9:49 AM, Linda Dobson
<[1][email address]> wrote:

Dear Mr Walters

The suppliers name is Buying Solutions, now known as Government
Procurement Service i.e. [2]www.buyingsolutions.gov.uk

Yours sincerely

Linda
Linda Dobson
PA to Directors
Uttlesford District Council
London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4ER
Direct Line: [3]+44 (0) 1799 510616
Email: [4][email address]
Website: www.uttlesford.gov.uk

From: samuel walters [[5]mailto:[email address]]

Sent: 11 January 2012 17:15
To: Linda Dobson
Subject: Re: FW: Freedom of Information Request

Please can you send me the suppliers name for Q3>?

On Fri, Nov 18, 2011 at 2:40 PM, Linda Dobson
<[6][email address]> wrote:

Dear Mr Walters

Your request for information has now been considered and the information
requested is shown below.

1.  LAN (Local Area Network) contract- Please can you send me the
following information

·       Existing Supplier- If there are various supplier please split up
into individual contracts– No networking contracts

·       Total Contract Value- please state if you have provided an annual
figure

·       Hardware Brand- Please provide me with the name of the main brand
the organisation uses. HP

·       Duration of the contract- please provide me with a particular
month as well as the year. And whether there are any extension periods on
the contracts.

·       Expiry date of the contract- please provide me with a particular
month as well as the year.

·       Contract review date- please provide me with a particular month
as well as the year.

·       Internal contact responsible for reviewing and renewing contracts
please include there full name, job titles direct contact number and
direct email address. If in some cases this cannot be release please just
send me there job title. Nicola Wittman, ICT Manager, 01799 510413

2. LAN (Local Area Network) maintenance/support contract- Please can you
send me the following information

·       Existing Supplier- If there are various supplier please split up
into individual contracts  Selection services

·       Total Contract Value- please state if you have provided an annual
figure £2000

·       Duration of the contract- please provide me with a particular
month as well as the year. And whether there are any extension periods on
the contracts. On a points basis

·       Expiry date of the contract- please provide me with a particular
month as well as the year. Brought when required

·       Contract review date- please provide me with a particular month
as well as the year. Brought when required

·       Internal contact responsible for reviewing and renewing contracts
please include there full name, job titles direct contact number and
direct email address. If in some cases this cannot be release please just
send me there job title. Nicola Wittman, ICT Manager, 01799 510413

3. Telephony System contract

·       Existing Supplier- If there are various supplier please split up
into individual contracts Buying Solutions

·       Total Contract Value- please state if you have provided an annual
figure £78,000

·       Hardware Brand- Please provide me with the name of the main brand
the organisation uses. Siemens

·       Number of users on the telephone system 290

·       Duration of the contract- please provide me with a particular
month as well as the year. And whether there are any extension periods on
the contracts.4 years starting  December 2011

·       Expiry date of the contract- please provide me with a particular
month as well as the year. . December 2015

·       Contract review date- please provide me with a particular month
as well as the year.  July 2015

·       Internal contact responsible for reviewing and renewing contracts
please include there full name, job titles direct contact number and
direct email address. If in some cases this cannot be release please just
send me there job title. Nicola Wittman, ICT Manager, 01799 510413

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any further queries or
concerns.

If you are dissatisfied with the handling of your enquiry then please
contact the Council’s Monitoring Officer Mr Michael Perry on
[7][email address]. Mr Perry will investigate your complaint and
inform you of his decision. If you are not satisfied with the outcome of
Mr Perry’s investigations you may ask the Chief Executive Mr John
Mitchell to review his investigation and findings. Mr Mitchell may also be
contacted at these offices or on [8][email address]. If you
are do not accept Mr Mitchell’s findings you have a right of appeal to
the Information Commissioner at:

Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow,
Cheshire

SH9 5AF  Telephone: 01625 545 700  [9]www.informationcommissioner.gov.uk

Yours sincerely

Linda

Linda Dobson

PA to Directors

Uttlesford District Council

London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4ER

Direct Line: [10]+44 (0) 1799 510616

Email: [11][email address]

Website: [12]www.uttlesford.gov.uk

From: samuel walters [[13]mailto:[email address]]
Sent: 18 November 2011 09:39
To: undisclosed-recipients
Subject: Freedom of Information Request

I would like to request for information under the FOI Act from the Council
with regards to the following ICT contracts that you may hold.

1. LAN (Local Area Network) contract- Please can you send me the following
information

·         Existing Supplier- If there are various supplier please split
up into individual contracts

·         Total Contract Value- please state if you have provided an
annual figure

·         Hardware Brand- Please provide me with the name of the main
brand the organisation uses.

·         Duration of the contract- please provide me with a particular
month as well as the year. And whether there are any extension periods on
the contracts.

·         Expiry date of the contract- please provide me with a
particular month as well as the year.

·         Contract review date- please provide me with a particular month
as well as the year.

·         Internal contact responsible for reviewing and renewing
contracts please include there full name, job titles direct contact number
and direct email address. If in some cases this cannot be release please
just send me there job title.

 

2.                  2. LAN (Local Area Network) maintenance/support
contract- Please can you send me the following information

·         Exisiting Supplier- If there are various supplier please split
up into individual contracts

·         Total Contract Value- please state if you have provided an
annual figure

·         Duration of the contract- please provide me with a particular
month as well as the year. And whether there are any extension periods on
the contracts.

·         Expiry date of the contract- please provide me with a
particular month as well as the year.

·         Contract review date- please provide me with a particular month
as well as the year.

·         Internal contact responsible for reviewing and renewing
contracts please include there full name, job titles direct contact number
and direct email address. If in some cases this cannot be release please
just send me there job title.

 

3.                  3. Telephony System contract

·         Exisiting Supplier- If there are various supplier please split
up into individual contracts

·         Total Contract Value- please state if you have provided an
annual figure

·         Hardware Brand- Please provide me with the name of the main
brand the organisation uses.

·         Number of users on the telephone system

·         Duration of the contract- please provide me with a particular
month as well as the year. And whether there are any extension periods on
the contracts.

·         Expiry date of the contract- please provide me with a
particular month as well as the year.

·         Contract review date- please provide me with a particular month
as well as the year.

·         Internal contact responsible for reviewing and renewing
contracts please include there full name, job titles direct contact number
and direct email address. If in some cases this cannot be release please
just send me there job title.

 

Please acknowledge this request for information in order for me to note
that my request is being dealt with.

 

Thanks you very much,

Samuel Walters

 

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Linda Dobson, Uttlesford District Council

Linda Dobson would like to recall the message, "FW: FW: Freedom of
Information Request".