Dear Ministry of Education,

This is a request for transparency to ensure confidence in the SMART procurement process. Please provide the following information:

All conflict of interest declarations, probity declarations, and conflict management plans completed by Ministry staff, contractors, or advisors involved in the SMART procurement process, including any declarations relating to Janison or its subcontractors.

The names, roles, and organisational units of all members of the SMART procurement evaluation panel, including external advisors or contractors.

All internal communications (emails, Teams messages, meeting notes) relating to potential, perceived, or actual conflicts of interest declared or identified in relation to the SMART procurement or Janison’s involvement.

The probity file and audit trail for the SMART procurement, including all probity advice, conflict-of-interest checks, and compliance sign-offs.

All communications (emails, meeting notes, Teams messages, agendas) between Ministry staff and Janison representatives between 27 November 2023 and the awarding of the SMART contract.

All communications between the Ministry and Learning Matters relating to assessment, data, PLD, or the SMART procurement.

A list of all contributors, reviewers, and sign-off authorities for the SMART business case.

All gift, hospitality, or benefit declarations made by Ministry staff in relation to Janison, Learning Matters, or any contractors involved in SMART development or PLD.

Employment or secondment history (limited to dates and organisations only) of any Ministry staff involved in the SMART procurement who were previously employed by, contracted to, or associated with Janison or Learning Matters.

Yours faithfully,

Phillip Fry