Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 4, 2024

We are delighted to announce the establishment of a new National Framework Agreement for the supply of Web Based and Proprietary Devices. The framework provides Scottish public sector bodies with access to Chromebook, Windows SE, Apple, Microsoft, Thin Client and Open Source Tablet Devices.

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Tracker Intelligence

DECEMBER 16, 2024

One of the most pressing issues is the over-reliance on framework agreements by central government departments. Instead of opening the doors for a competitive market, framework agreements can sometimes act as a gatekeeper, keeping new entrants out.

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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

A public sector framework may be the solution you need. Government procurement frameworks allow buyers to select suppliers and set terms and conditions for a set period of time. Buyers can then call on the selected suppliers to provide services whenever they are needed.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Their portfolio of commercial agreements includes utilities, ICT (information, computing and technology), corporate and professional services, supported businesses and construction – from 2024. This is an update on the national collaborative frameworks and contracts we offer to public sector buyers in Scotland.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meet the Buyer North, Meet the Buyer South, ProcureX and the National Procurement Conference, along with the GO Awards! We’ve also launched our new framework for the supply of electricity across the whole of the Scottish public and third sector. Throughout autumn we’ve seen plenty of cross-sector engagement events.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Their portfolio of commercial agreements includes utilities, ICT (information, computing and technology), corporate and professional services, supported businesses and construction – from 2024. This is an update on the national collaborative frameworks and contracts we offer to public sector buyers in Scotland.

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University of Bristol

APRIL 6, 2020

Where unforeseeable and extremely urgent circumstances not attributable to the contracting authority arise, public procurement rules get out of the way to free public buyers up to do all they can to get the required supplies and equipment. But this should not lead us to forget that there is more learning to be extracted from this situation.

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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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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 12, 2025

Master government frameworks & DPS Want to skip the long, drawn-out bidding process? Getting listed on Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS) and framework agreements means buyers can award contracts directly to pre-approved suppliers. What are buyers looking for beyond just price? The secret?

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