December 01, 2022 | Policing Other
Reference: F-2022-02720
Request
The PSNI commissioned a review into the licencing, transport and use of explosives within Northern Ireland with the aim of examining the role of the Explosives Blasting Unit (EBU) with a view to identifying internal recommendations regarding future operations and resourcing more than one year ago.
Request 1
Can you please state who conducted the review and demonstrate the criteria used to commission said company?
Request 2
Can you please state the cost to the public purse of said review and other additional costs associated from withholding its release?
Request 3
How long will said report be in abeyance?
Request 4
What are the specific reasons for the report being withheld from those who paid for it, the public?
Request 5
What was the name of the company who won the contract for said review?
Request 6
Did the contract for said review go out to public tender?
Request 7
If so, what companies applied for the contract? If not, why not?
Request 8
Was the procurement process open, transparent and in line with PSNI Procurement Contract Management Services?