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. They argue that in doing so, more smaller firms would stay involved in public procurement processes , while reducing UK Government department reliance on a few large suppliers.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Five suppliers have been appointed, three of which are Scottish Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). 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. to £281.31 for both Education and Non-Education customers.

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Collaboration E-catalogue Framework Agreement E-procurement 67

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).

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Purchasing Framework Agreement Public Procurement Public Procurement System 52

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This is an update on the national collaborative frameworks and contracts we offer to public sector buyers in Scotland. Further information on this framework is available here. Marketing Services (2022) This new Category A Framework commenced on 1 September 2022. Initial contracts meetings were held with all suppliers.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This is an update on the national collaborative frameworks and contracts we offer to public sector buyers in Scotland. Further information on this framework is available here. Marketing Services (2022) This new Category A Framework commenced on 1 September 2022. Initial contracts meetings were held with all suppliers.

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Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 44