Scottish Government FOI Index

6,100releases indexed

9,352attachments found

25.8avg calendar days

2,462partially withheld

2024-10-07oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,462 unclear 1,572 not held 995 released 407 already published 268 cost limit 210 clarification 94 withheld 73 transferred 19

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1716 s.34(1) 1271 s.20 1243 s.39(2) 1053 s.30 1029 s.17(1) 909 s.25(1) 776 s.10(4) 648 s.11(2) 520 s.29(1) 452 s.2 399 s.3 301

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 416 releases · 26.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 370 releases · 27.6 avg days Marine Directorate 231 releases · 26.7 avg days People Directorate 217 releases · 23.5 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 216 releases · 26.0 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 204 releases · 31.5 avg days Population Health Directorate 192 releases · 24.8 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 182 releases · 23.8 avg days

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7 matching releases

Insight relating to the Arctic Connections Policy Framework: FOI release

Details of the total cost to the Scottish Government associated with the study undertaken by GC Insight relating to the Arctic Connections Policy Framework. Specifically, you requested the following: The total value of any contract(s) awarded to GC Insight in relation to this work. A breakdown of costs, including (whe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512851
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Education Scotland monitoring, procurement and energy use information: FOI release

General Information 1. How many sites are part of this organisation? 2. Are utilities (gas, electricity, water) procured collectively on behalf of all schools, or by individual academies? 3. Who is responsible for procurement decisions relating to utilities? (Please state job title) How does the organisation ensure c...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600512663
Directorate
Topic: Education, Energy, Public sector

Correspondence sent from the First Minister to City of Edinburgh Council Leader regarding Divestment and Sanctions Against the State of Israel: FOI release

“On the 29th September, City of Edinburgh Council Leader Jane Meacher wrote to First Minister John Swinney. Please see a copy of this letter attached. 1. Can you confirm if a reply has been sent, and if so, can you forward a copy, please? 2. Can you confirm if similar letters or enquiries have been received from other...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500496657
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland's use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology: FOI release

1) AI Systems in use • A list of tools, platforms or systems currently deployed or being piloted/trialled. • The purpose and function of each of the above. • The departments or services where these are operational. 2) Procurement and development • Details of any contracts, tenders or partnerships with external pro...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.1 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483492
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland stationery budget spend: FOI release

Request for Information 1: My question is how much Is it costing for your stationary as the letter I got from Livingston was on thick expensive paper yet the one I got from Belfast was on thin normal paper. Request for Information 2: Could you please break down your " stationary budget " for me as to how much you spen...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500447457
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Advance Construction Scotland Ltd: FOI release

Information regarding Advance Construction Scotland Ltd (ACS) and all group companies associated with this company in relation to Scottish Government funded work, under freedom of information legislation: 1. How many times has ACS been invited to tender? 2. How many times were ACS successful by being awarded contract...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: FOI/202400439812
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry Provision of an HR, Payroll and Learning Management Service contract publication: FOI release

Scottish Forestry - Provision of an HR, Payroll and Learning Management Service: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN506905 The details we require are: 1. What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? 2. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/co...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.33(1)

Published: 2024-10-22
Reference: FOI/202400432238
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector