Naomi Clews Consultancy

JULY 20, 2023

​The UK Government procured 72% of its large contracts through framework agreements in 2021-22 compared to 43% in 2018-19. For example, in 2022, only 5 of 16 UK Government departments published a complete set of contract data.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Framework Public Bodies will be notified in advance of the effective date of any new pricing and a new Lyreco catalogue will be uploaded in due course. Framework Public Bodies are encouraged to complete the RFI and confirm their interest in participating in a User Intelligence Group (UIG) for the new procurement exercise.

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How to Crack a Nut

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I am delighted to present to How to Crack a Nut readers an outline of my recently published book Framework Agreements, Supplier Lists and Other Public Procurement Tools: Purchasing Uncertain or Indefinite Requirements (Hart Publishing, 2023). I wish you an enjoyable and, most importantly, useful reading!

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Further information on this framework can be found here. Postal Price Increases – The Postal Services framework terms allow for price reviews aligned to the date at which Royal Mail retail price increases take effect. Marketing Services (2022) This new Category A Framework commenced on 1 September 2022.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Further information on this framework can be found here. Postal Price Increases – The Postal Services framework terms allow for price reviews aligned to the date at which Royal Mail retail price increases take effect. Marketing Services (2022) This new Category A Framework commenced on 1 September 2022.

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