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. . (“Swinerton”), and the non-signatory insurer, Argonaut Insurance Co. (“Argonaut”), of its subcontractor, Northern Services, Inc. (“Northern”).

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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).

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VWV

AUGUST 29, 2024

In this guide we offer practical insights into using frameworks under the new Procurement Act (the Act) and highlight some of the important changes introduced by the Act. Framework agreements are a useful tool for procuring common goods, services and works. If you want to call off under a framework, what do you need to consider?

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Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Call-Off Contract A call-off contract is used when an organisation purchases goods or services from a framework agreement. Framework Agreements A framework agreement is a long-term contract between public sector organisations and suppliers. It is like shopping but on a bigger scale.

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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. Another emerging trend is the increasing use of digital marketplaces.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 24, 2024

Further information can be found here: Procurement: recruitment advertising and public notices framework – gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Vehicle hire services The existing Cat B Contract for Vehicle Hire Services is due to expire on 31 August 2024. This framework is structured into two lots.

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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 16, 2025

It manages national framework agreements, offering public sector organisations access to pre-approved suppliers and streamlined procurement procedures. Understanding these changes, as well as the responsibilities of contracting bodies, can help suppliers compete in public procurement.

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Public Procurement Procurement Tender Eprocurement 52

Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Other recent highlights include the Scot Climate Week and the launch of our new Supported Business framework… …but this time it’s a Dynamic Purchasing System which will really help supported businesses get on and win business. Huge amounts of work went into this new framework agreement and it’s worth over £3.5

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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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VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

However, if you are a supplier under an existing framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system, these will continue under the old rules for their remaining term, with a long-stop date of 23 February 2029 for dynamic purchasing systems. Procurements started after 24 February will be governed by the new rules.

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VWV

AUGUST 20, 2024

Transitional and Saving Arrangements - This sets out the transitional arrangements for existing procurements, framework agreements and dynamic purchasing systems, which will generally continue under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and guidance for deciding when the Act applies to new procurements.

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Procurement Bidder Tender Supplier 52

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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Tracker Intelligence

MARCH 31, 2025

Procurement Route: Need to target Framework Agreements or Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)? Procurement Route: Need to target Framework Agreements or Dynamic Purchasing Systems (DPS)? Thats where Tracker Intelligence changes the game. Its about hacking the system (legally, of course!) Geographical Area Bidding locally?

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Curbing Corruption in Government Contracting

APRIL 15, 2020

Policymakers also are keen to build an evidence base that can inform future policy design, using the tool to compare competitive and non-competitive processes, assessing the impact of a change in thresholds, and to tracking efficiency in areas such as framework agreements.

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Import and Trade Remedies

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Note, as a result of the Windsor Framework Agreement, CE marking was to remain mandatory for the Northern Ireland market in any event.

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VWV

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Transitional provisions With this delay, any procurements of new contracts, including frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems (DPS), that begin before February 24, 2025, will continue to be governed by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This includes call-offs under existing framework agreements and DPS for their remaining terms.

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Procurement Supplier Tender Procurement Strategies 52

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

With a government procurement agreement in place to ensure fair competition in the supply of goods and services to governments, any business offering the relevant services stands a fair chance. While a public sector framework is not a guarantee of work, it does come with advantages. For a business, that stability is a great advantage.

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Scottish Government Procurement

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Other recent highlights include the Scot Climate Week and the launch of our new Supported Business framework… …but this time it’s a Dynamic Purchasing System which will really help supported businesses get on and win business. Huge amounts of work went into this new framework agreement and it’s worth over £3.5

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Procurement Eprocurement Buyers Framework Agreement 40

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.

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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

million per annum on the Supply of Natural Gas. The eProcurement Future Systems programme is moving forward with its initial phase. The plan is to replace the current pre award systems (PCS and PCS-t), innovation notices and contract and supplier management, with a single system.

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Procurement Buyers Public Procurement Supplier 57

VWV

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

This is extended to cover call offs under framework agreements and awards which have not been openly competed. 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.

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Kluwer Arbitration

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The substantial investments flowing between India and UAE, makes it imperative for a robust arbitration framework. The potential challenge due to Section 44 of the Arbitration Act is one of the reasons why Indian parties are not choosing the UAE as their seat of arbitration.

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Framework Agreement Collaboration Corruption Sustainability 52

Scottish Government Procurement

JULY 29, 2024

We are delighted to announce that we have awarded the new National Framework for the provision of Recruitment Advertising and Public Information Notices. The framework will run until 10 July 2028. The framework is open to all Scottish public sector organisations including the voluntary sector.

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University of Bristol

APRIL 6, 2020

Written justification for the use of direct awards, as well as the different steps in the decision-making process leading to the choice of specific contractors and the agreement of specific conditions need to be duly documented and subject to proper record-keeping.

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Procurement Public Procurement Joint Procurement Buyers 52

VWV

MAY 19, 2021

billion worth of new contracts by direct award (not including call offs under framework agreements) and a further £0.7bn through amendments or extensions to existing contracts. However, the time it takes to run a procurement procedure is often a constraining factor. In practice, this will be a high standard to meet.

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Scottish Government Procurement

JUNE 12, 2024

We are delighted to announce that we have awarded the new National Framework for the provision of Media Planning and Buying Services. The framework will run until 30 June 2028. The framework is open to all Scottish public sector organisations including the voluntary sector.

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European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2012

In its Judgment of 4 October 2012 in case C‑629/11 P Evropaïki Dynamiki v Commission (ESP-ISEP) , the Court of Justice has issued another interesting decision on what should be considered sufficient debriefing of disappointed bidders in public procurement procedures. 1) (‘the Financial Regulation’).

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Collusion Public Procurement Transparency Tender 40

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

In sum: What successful jurisdictions have in common is that they are shortening cycle-times and developing a common approach through flexible and transparent centralized frameworks that enable the private sector to offer solutions to problems. Colombia Compra Eficiente also introduced a process for pre-market engagement.

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Procurement Framework Agreement IT Public Private Partnership 138

AWS Public Sector

OCTOBER 28, 2024

As an empanelled Cloud Service Provider under the Malaysia government’s Cloud Framework Agreement, AWS is using our expertise in developing industry-leading cloud and AI solutions, and delivering effective learning mechanisms such as the AWS LLM League, to help students acquire generative AI skills in a fun and engaging way. “As

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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. Winning and keeping government contracts isnt easy. The secret? Instant rejection.

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Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 30, 2025

On 6 March 2024, the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) signed a cooperation agreement to jointly support the use of arbitration, mediation, and other dispute resolution tools to resolve international investment and commercial disputes.

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Finance Framework Agreement Telecommunication Ethics 52

Scottish Government Procurement

MARCH 10, 2025

Our National Collaborative Procurement Division (NCPD) have published their Service Enhancement Plan.

Collaboration 57

Collaboration Procurement Public Procurement Procurement Strategies 57

Kluwer Arbitration

JANUARY 29, 2025

According to UNCTAD, no model agreements were released in 2024. Putting aside the IPEF Clean Economy Agreement, which is entirely focused on environmental considerations, IIA drafting trends regarding environmental considerations reflect a broad array of issues in both preambles and operative provisions. Two are currently in force.

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