Tracker Intelligence

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Public sector procurement relies heavily on framework agreements as a streamlined purchasing tool for goods and services. These agreements take on even greater importance under the Procurement Act 2023, with greater emphasis on transparency, competition and sustainability. What Are Framework Agreements?

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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. ​ Suppliers told the NAO that high bid costs, lack of confidence in evaluation and a lack of feedback had detered them from bidding on future Government contracts.

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Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Article 8, for example, warns the procuring agency, “when first soliciting the participation of. contractors in the procurement proceedings, shall declare whether the participation of suppliers or contractors in the procurement proceedings is limited,” and any “such declaration may not later be altered.”

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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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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further details can be found here: Procurement – media planning buying and associated services: guidance – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Recruitment Ads and Pins The renewal process for Recruitment Ads and Pins is underway with tender submissions being evaluated. The planned start date for the new framework is 11 July 2024.

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

APRIL 15, 2020

The Public Procurement Commission, which is responsible for checking the credentials of companies that wish to register to participate in public tenders, is keen to develop a mechanism for evaluating contract performance. Yet another wants to improve project implementation throughout the public procurement process.

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Scottish Government Procurement

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scottish Procurement has previously issued a communication to framework users via the Procurement Centres of Expertise (CoEs), for wider dissemination as appropriate, confirming the increase and providing details of the new tariffs. Marketing Services (2022) This new Category A Framework commenced on 1 September 2022.

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