Scottish Government Procurement

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Participation Framework Agreement To further advance our commitment to increasing the use of participatory processes and to establish a person-centered approach across government, the Scottish Government announced its intention to commission a Participation Framework Agreement in December 2023.

Framework Agreement 76

Framework Agreement Participation Supplier Public Procurement 76

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. Of the 235 large contracts recorded on the public contracts database ' Find a Tender ' between January 2021 and January 2023, 20% of contracts that used open competition only received one bid.

Framework Agreement 52

Framework Agreement Public Procurement Supplier Bidding 52

Kluwer Arbitration

MAY 21, 2024

Northern’s projects that Argonaut insured were governed by a framework agreement between Swinerton and Northern which included an arbitration clause. Third parties should keep an eye out for contractual language that incorporates framework agreements. 23-CV-4158 (DMR), 2024 WL 1057473 (N.D. See CLMS Mgmt.

Insurance 52

Insurance Framework Agreement Contract Integration 52

VWV

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

However, the big announcement in 2021 was that the introduction of a new procurement regime is unlikely to come into effect until 2023. At the end of 2021, the Government published its response to the consultation process. Of the nine PPNs published in 2021, six apply to universities as part of the wider public sector.

Procurement 40

Procurement Thresholds Framework Agreement Procurement Team 40

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Postal Services A Category A (National) dual-lot, dual-supplier framework for the provision of Postal Services commenced on 1 July 2021 for a maximum period of 4 years to 30 June 2025. Further information on this framework can be found here. Evaluations are now complete.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 40

Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Collaborative Framework for the provision of Postal Services A Category A (National) dual-lot, dual-supplier framework for the provision of Postal Services commenced on 1 July 2021 for a maximum period of 4 years to 30 June 2025. Further information on this framework can be found here. Evaluations are now complete.

Collaboration 44

Collaboration Framework Agreement Supplier Purchasing 44

Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Signing of New FTAs and the First SIFA In 2023, the EU continued furthering its network of agreements with different trade partners. It signed a new free trade agreement (“FTA”) with New Zealand and an Advanced Framework Agreement and an Interim Trade Agreement with Chile to strengthen political cooperation and foster trade and investment.

Negotiation 64

Negotiation Framework Agreement Capacity Import 64