Strategic Partnership Contract

Summary

The requester asked for a copy of the contract appointing KPMG as a strategic partner, but the Department for Enterprise responded that it does not hold the document because the contract was entered into by the Treasury.

Key Facts

• The Department for Enterprise does not hold the requested KPMG contract.
• The contract was entered into by the Treasury, not the Department for Enterprise.
• The Department was extensively involved in the project despite not holding the contract.
• The requester was advised to contact the Treasury for the information.
• The request was closed on 22 August 2022.

Data Disclosed

• 2548117
• 2022-07-26
• 2022-08-22
• 1st Floor
• IM1 1EX
• 01624 686400

Original Request

I ask for a copy of the contract appointing KPMG as a "strategic partner" as described online here: https://www.businessisleofman.com/news/kpmg-appointed-strategic-partner/

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator 1st Floor, St Georges Court Upper Church Street, Douglas Isle of Man IM1 1EX

Telephone: (01624 686400) Website: https://www.iomdfenterprise.im/

Our ref: 2548117 22 August 2022

Dear ###,

We write further to your request which was received on 26 July 2022 and which states:

"I ask for a copy of the contract appointing KPMG as a "strategic partner" as described online here: https://www.businessisleofman.com/news/kpmg-appointed-strategic- partner/"

Whilst our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the Department does not hold the information you have requested.
Whilst the Department has been extensively involved in the project, the contract appointing KPMG was entered into by the Treasury.

However, you may wish to contact Treasury who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 2548117 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.