Lateral Flow Devices

Summary

A request was made for documents regarding the procurement of lateral flow devices since May 2021, including tender details and correspondence. The Department for Enterprise responded that the requested information is not held.

Key Facts

• The request was submitted to the Department for Enterprise on 2021-10-25.
• The authority determined that the information regarding LFD procurement is not held.
• The outcome was communicated on 2021-11-09.
• The request covered tender documents and email correspondence for successful and unsuccessful bidders.
• The response included standard information regarding the right to review by the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 2021-10-25
• 2021-11-09
• May 2021
• 2052697

Original Request

I seek the publication of all documents, including tender documents and email correspondence of successful and unsuccessful companies who made bids to supply the island with LFDs, relating to the purchasing of lateral flow device testing kits Since May 2021.

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

1. Whether we have responded to your request for information in accordance with Part 2 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015; or
2. Whether we are justified in refusing to give you the information requested.
   In response to an application for review, the Information Commissioner may, at any time, attempt to resolve a matter by negotiation, conciliation, mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution and will have regard to any outcome of this in making any subsequent decision. More detailed information on your right to a review can be found on the Information Commissioner’s website at www.inforights.im. Should you have any queries concerning this letter, please do not hesitate to contact me. Further information about freedom of information requests can be found at www.gov.im/foi.

I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely