OGP framework
Freedom of Information training services (FOI) available from August 2023
From Office of Government Procurement
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This framework agreement offers training for anyone involved in dealing with Freedom of Information (FOI), which allows public bodies to fulfil properly their roles and responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Act 2014.
The arrangment established in August 2023, for an initial term of two years and provides experienced FOI trainers from AllOne Corporate Solutions Limited and Independent Colleges T/A Public Affairs Ireland, from which FOI bodies can procure quality-assured training in a consistent and cost-effective manner.
The Framework Contract is divided into two [2] Lots.
Lot 1 - divided into two [2] separate Training Courses as follows:
a.Public Access to Information - Support and Administration
b.Decision Maker Training.
Delivered by AllOne Corporate Solutions Limited.
Lot 2- provides expert level training delivered by Independent Colleges T/A Public Affairs Ireland .
Courses can be delivered in person nationwide and virtually. Clients can use their own location or one provided by the supplier.
Service providers will provide access to booking systems,scheduling systems and manage enquiries.
All eligible public sector clients. A comprehensive list of who can use this framework is available in the User Guide.
You can access these goods via direct drawdown.
To get started, Clients who intend to buy training services under this contract must read the entire User Guide in order to understand the options available to them, lead times and how pricing works.
Please see the User Guide which is available on the Buyer Zone.
The FOI Central Policy Unit in Department Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery
and Reform has developed training resources that are located on https://foi.gov.ie/#
These include:
-Decision-maker manuals which set out key instructions for participants on addressing the
processing of requests, the handling of fees, the preparation of decisions, the use of
exemptions, timelines, how to handle appeals and submissions to the Office of the
Information Commissioner (OIC) etc.;
-Guidance notes on sections of the Act and issues arising;
- Standard letters that can be used at the various stages of processing requests;
- Details of bodies covered under the Acts, the legislation, details of FOI networks etc.
To access the full details of this framework agreement, log onto the Buyer Zone website and search for ‘Freedom of Information’ or contact the OGP's Support Helpdesk team.