Semi Independent Accommodation Framework

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Dear Swindon Borough Council,

Please could you answer the following questions in regards to Semi Independent Accommodation for Looked After Children aged 16 plus.

1.1. Do you use a framework for your providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for Looked After Children (LAC) aged 16 plus?
1.2. If the answer to Question 1.1 is yes, please let me know the name of the framework that you use.
1.3. Please let me know the date that it will be renewed.
1.4. Do you make use of spot purchases outside of this framework?

2.1. If you don't use a Framework, do you instead have a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) of providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for LAC aged 16 plus?
2.2. If the answer to Question 2.1 is yes, please let me know the date that this PSL will be renewed.
2.3. Do you make use of spot purchases outside of this PSL?

3. Who is the person within the council who would be in charge of the Framework or PSL of providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for LAC aged 16 plus?

Yours faithfully,

James Oliver

Customer Services, Swindon Borough Council

Thank you for your email which has been forwarded to Freedom of Information officer for response.

Customer Services
Swindon Borough Council
Direct line: 01793 445500
www.swindon.gov.uk

-----Original Message-----
From: James Oliver <[FOI #691405 email]>
Sent: 14 September 2020 14:47
To: Customer Services <[email address]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Semi Independent Accommodation Framework

Dear Swindon Borough Council,

Please could you answer the following questions in regards to Semi Independent Accommodation for Looked After Children aged 16 plus.

1.1. Do you use a framework for your providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for Looked After Children (LAC) aged 16 plus?
1.2. If the answer to Question 1.1 is yes, please let me know the name of the framework that you use.
1.3. Please let me know the date that it will be renewed.
1.4. Do you make use of spot purchases outside of this framework?

2.1. If you don't use a Framework, do you instead have a Preferred Supplier List (PSL) of providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for LAC aged 16 plus?
2.2. If the answer to Question 2.1 is yes, please let me know the date that this PSL will be renewed.
2.3. Do you make use of spot purchases outside of this PSL?

3. Who is the person within the council who would be in charge of the Framework or PSL of providers of Semi Independent Accommodation for LAC aged 16 plus?

Yours faithfully,

James Oliver

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[1]Swindon Borough Council
Dear James Oliver,

Case reference number: FOI003173

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Dear Swindon Borough Council,

Please may I have an update on my FOI request which is now overdue.

Yours faithfully,

James Oliver

Customer Services, Swindon Borough Council

Thank you for your email which has been forwarded to Freedom of Information officer for response.

Customer Services
Swindon Borough Council
Direct line: 01793 445500
www.swindon.gov.uk

-----Original Message-----
From: James Oliver <[FOI #691405 email]>
Sent: 13 October 2020 15:50
To: Customer Services <[email address]>
Subject: Re: Freedom of Information request - Semi Independent Accommodation Framework

Dear Swindon Borough Council,

Please may I have an update on my FOI request which is now overdue.

Yours faithfully,

James Oliver

-----Original Message-----

[1]Swindon Borough Council

Dear James Oliver,

Case reference number: FOI003173

Thank you for your request. The Freedom of Information Act creates two

general rights in relation to information:

1. The right to be told whether or not the information requested is

held

2. The right to be given that information within 20 working days

A response to your request for information will be sent to you promptly;

and in any event no later than 12/10/2020. Please allow postal time.

If you have a My Account you can follow the progress of your request by

logging back in to your [2]Account. If you don't have an account and you

would like one, please [3]contact us and we will send you an invite to

My Account, so you can view your case.

Kind regards,

Freedom of information officer

Swindon Borough Council

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The views expressed in this email are personal and may not necessarily reflect those of Swindon Borough Council unless explicitly stated otherwise. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error, please notify me immediately. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you should not copy it for any purpose, or disclose its contents to any other person. Senders and recipients of email should be aware that, under the Data Protection Act 2018 and Freedom of Information Act 2000, the contents may have to be disclosed. The contents may be subject to recording and/or monitoring in accordance with relevant legislation This footnote also confirms that this email has been swept by Anti-Virus software for the presence of computer viruses. However, Swindon Borough Council cannot accept liability for viruses that may be in this email and we recommend that you check all emails with an appropriate virus scanner.
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