Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

Solution: An open procurement approach, such as agile procurement methodologies and flexible framework agreements, facilitates quicker decision-making and increases adaptability to emerging technologies. This involves breaking down larger projects into smaller, more manageable components and using iterative development processes.

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Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138

VWV

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The transitional provisions mean that the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 are likely to continue to apply for some time. Procurement processes, framework agreements and dynamic markets which have already commenced will continue to be governed by the old regime.

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Procurement Framework Agreement Electronics Public Procurement 52

VWV

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this guide we offer practical insights into using frameworks under the new Procurement Act (the Act) and highlight some of the important changes introduced by the Act. Framework agreements are a useful tool for procuring common goods, services and works. If you want to call off under a framework, what do you need to consider?

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Procurement Tender Framework Agreement Supplier 52

VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The Ministerial Statement highlighted that the extension aims to facilitate a smoother transition for both contracting authorities and suppliers. This includes call-offs under existing framework agreements and DPS for their remaining terms. Where are we now? 3 and Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024.

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Procurement Supplier Tender Procurement Strategies 52

VWV

AUGUST 20, 2024

Transitional and Saving Arrangements - This sets out the transitional arrangements for existing procurements, framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems, which will generally continue under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and guidance for deciding when the Act applies to new procurements.

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Procurement Bidder Tender Supplier 52

VWV

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

The PPNs need to be read alongside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This is extended to cover call offs under framework agreements and awards which have not been openly competed. Of the nine PPNs published in 2021, six apply to universities as part of the wider public sector.

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Procurement Thresholds Framework Agreement Procurement Team 40

VWV

MAY 19, 2021

The most common grounds for direct awards of new contracts under Regulation 32 (use of the negotiated procedure without prior publication) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 include where: No tenders or suitable tenders have been submitted in a previously advertised open or restricted procedure.

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