Tender process for the 'Review of the Functioning of Tynwald' inquiry

Summary

The requester asked for details regarding the tender process, contract, and correspondence for Lord Lisvane's 'Review of the Functioning of Tynwald' inquiry. The Cabinet Office disclosed that no tender process was undertaken due to the specialized nature of the work and the specific expertise required.

Key Facts

• No tender process was conducted for the 'Review of the Functioning of Tynwald' inquiry.
• The decision not to tender was based on the specialized nature of the review and the specific skills required.
• The authority provided advice under section 15 of the Freedom of Information Act 2015 to help clarify the request.
• Information regarding Lord Lisvane's report was already publicly available.
• The requester was informed of their right to an internal review or to contact the Information Commissioner.

Data Disclosed

• 06 June 2017
• 08 July 2017
• 2017-07-06
• 2017-07-12
• IM94280I
• IM1 3PN
• section 15
• Part 2

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

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REFERENCE NUMBER: IM94280I

REQUEST UNDER THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2015 (“the Act”) Thank you for your on-line application dated 06 June 2017 requesting the following information:

“1. We're tenders obtained for the work carried out by Lord Lisvane? 2. Was a contract entered into for the service. 3 Can I have a copy of all correspondence emails etc between both parties.”

We corresponded and supplied details to information that was already publically available in the form of a previous FOI request, Lord Lisvane’s report and the dedicated Government webpage. This was to provide advice and assistance, under section 15 of the act, and enable you to adequately describe the information you required. On 08 July 2017 you responded, stating: “The only outstanding question was the service required put to a tender process.” Response to your request
We can advise that for the ‘Review of the Functioning of Tynwald’ inquiry, and in response to your question, due the specialised nature of the Review and the specific knowledge, skills and experience required to undertake it, that a tender process was not undertaken. Your right to request a review If you are unhappy with this response to your Freedom of Information request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response, by completing a complaint form and submitting it electronically or by delivery/post to the FOI Co-ordinator, Cabinet Office, Government Office, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PN. An electronic version of our complaint form can be found by going to our website. If you would like a paper version of our complaint form to be sent to you by post, please contact us and we will be happy to arrange for this.
Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made as soon as practicable. We will respond as soon as the review has been concluded. If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to apply for a review of decisions by the Information Commissioner, for a decision on;

Government Office DOUGLAS Isle of Man IM1 3PN Tel: (+44) 01624 686244 Fax: (+44) 01624 685710 Website www.gov.im/co
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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 rights to review is on the Information Commissioner’s website at: https://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.