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I am writing to submit a formal request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Specifically, I am seeking details related to your council's procurement and expenditures in social care. I kindly request the following information:
• The total number of care packages awarded to agencies for adult social care and child social care services between January 1 and June 30.
• The current number of suppliers or agencies categorized under Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 within your procurement framework for adult social care services and then children social care services.
• The anticipated dates when the council plans to next go to market for the procurement of social care services, separately for adults and children.
• The name of the framework being used to source suppliers for adult and child social care services, including complex care, mental health, and learning disabilities.
• The expected date when your framework will be available for bidding, and where suppliers can access the bidding opportunity.
• Confirmation of whether the council uses the RM6281 Workforce Alliance framework.
• Confirmation of whether the council uses the HealthTrust Europe Total Workforce framework.
• The name and contact information of the responsible officer and department overseeing the procurement of social care services for the council.