Common use of Transparency and Freedom of Information Clause in Contracts

Transparency and Freedom of Information. 15.1. The Contractor acknowledges that the Framework Authority is subject to the requirements of FOISA and the Environmental Information Regulations. The Contractor shall: a) provide all necessary assistance and cooperation as the Framework Authority may reasonably request to enable the Framework Authority to comply with its obligations under FOISA and Environmental Information Regulations; b) transfer to the Framework Authority all Requests for Information relating to this Agreement that the Contractor receives as soon as practicable and in any event within 2 Working Days of receipt; c) provide the Framework Authority with a copy of all information held on behalf of the Framework Authority which is requested in a Request For Information and which is in the Contractor’s possession or control. The information must be provided within 5 Working Days (or such other period as the Framework Authority may reasonably specify) in the form that the Framework Authority requires. d) not respond directly to a Request For Information addressed to the Framework Authority unless authorised in writing to do so by the Framework Authority. 15.2. If the Request for Information appears to be directed to information held by the Framework Authority, the Contractor must promptly inform the applicant in writing that the Request for Information can be directed to the Framework Authority. 15.3. Where the Framework Authority receives a Request for Information concerning the Framework Agreement, the Framework Authority is responsible for determining at its absolute discretion whether the information requested is to be disclosed to the applicant or whether the information requested is exempt from disclosure in accordance with FOISA and or the Environmental Information Regulations. 15.4. The Contractor acknowledges that the Framework Authority may, acting in accordance with the Framework Authority’s Code of Practice on the Discharge of Functions of Public Authorities issued under section 60(5) of FOISA (as may be issued and revised from time to time), be obliged under FOISA or the Environmental Information Regulations to disclose information requested concerning the Contractor or the Framework Agreement: 15.4.1. in certain circumstances without consulting the Contractor, or 15.4.2. following consultation with the Contractor and having taken its views into account.

Transparency and Freedom of Information. 15.1. 15.1 The Contractor Service Provider acknowledges that the Framework Authority is subject to the requirements of FOISA and the Environmental Information Regulations. The Contractor Service Provider shall: (a) provide all necessary assistance and cooperation as the Framework Authority may reasonably request to enable the Framework Authority to comply with its obligations under FOISA and Environmental Information Regulations; (b) transfer to the Framework Authority all Requests for Information relating to this Agreement that the Contractor Service Provider receives as soon as practicable and in any event within 2 Working Days of receipt; (c) provide the Framework Authority with a copy of all information held on behalf of the Framework Authority which is requested in a Request For for Information and which is in the ContractorService Provider’s possession or control. The information must be provided within 5 Working Days (or such other period as the Framework Authority may reasonably specify) in the form that the Framework Authority requires. (d) not respond directly to a Request For for Information addressed to the Framework Authority unless authorised in writing to do so by the Framework Authority. 15.2. 15.2 If the Request for Information appears to be directed to information held by the Framework Authority, the Contractor Service Provider must promptly inform the applicant in writing that the Request for Information can be directed to the Framework Authority. 15.3. Where 15.3 If the Framework Authority receives a Request for Information concerning the Framework Agreement, the Framework Authority is responsible for determining at its absolute discretion whether the information requested is to be disclosed to the applicant or whether the information requested is exempt from disclosure in accordance with FOISA and or the Environmental Information Regulations. 15.4. 15.4 The Contractor Service Provider acknowledges that the Framework Authority may, acting in accordance with the Framework Authority’s Code of Practice on the Discharge of Functions of Public Authorities issued under section 60(5) of FOISA (as may be issued and revised from time to time), be obliged under FOISA or the Environmental Information Regulations to disclose information requested concerning the Contractor Service Provider or the Framework Agreement: 15.4.1. 15.4.1 in certain circumstances without consulting the ContractorService Provider, or 15.4.2. 15.4.2 following consultation with the Contractor Service Provider and having taken its views into account.

Transparency and Freedom of Information. 15.1. 15.1 The Contractor Service Provider acknowledges that the Framework Authority is subject to the requirements of FOISA and the Environmental Information Regulations. The Contractor Service Provider shall: (a) provide all necessary assistance and cooperation as the Framework Authority may reasonably request to enable the Framework Authority to comply with its obligations under FOISA and Environmental Information Regulations; (b) transfer to the Framework Authority all Requests for Information relating to this Agreement that the Contractor Service Provider receives as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within 2 Working Days of receipt; (c) provide the Framework Authority with a copy of all information held on behalf of the Framework Authority which is requested in a Request For Information and which is in the ContractorService Provider’s possession or control. The information must be provided within 5 Working Days (or such other period as the Framework Authority may reasonably specify) in the form that the Framework Authority requires. (d) not respond directly to a Request For Information addressed to the Framework Authority unless authorised in writing to do so by the Framework Authority. 15.2. 15.2 If the Request for Information appears to be directed to information held by the Framework Authority, the Contractor Service Provider must promptly inform the applicant in writing that the Request for Information can be directed to the Framework Authority. 15.3. Where 15.3 If the Framework Authority receives a Request for Information concerning the Framework Agreement, the Framework Authority is responsible for determining at its absolute discretion whether the information requested is to be disclosed to the applicant or whether the information requested is exempt from disclosure in accordance with FOISA and or the Environmental Information Regulations. 15.4. 15.4 The Contractor Service Provider acknowledges that the Framework Authority may, acting in accordance with the Framework Authority’s Code of Practice on the Discharge of Functions of Public Authorities issued under section 60(5) of FOISA (as may be issued and revised from time to time), be obliged under FOISA or the Environmental Information Regulations to disclose information requested concerning the Contractor Service Provider or the Framework Agreement: 15.4.1. 15.4.1 in certain circumstances without consulting the ContractorService Provider, or 15.4.2. 15.4.2 following consultation with the Contractor Service Provider and having taken its views into account.