Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

We are delighted to announce the establishment of a new National Framework Agreement for the supply of Desktop Client Devices. The framework provides desktops, monitors, fixed workstations and accessories. The framework is a single-supplier agreement with HP Inc.

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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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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

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. Further information about the transparency requirements can be found here.

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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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Scottish Government Procurement

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The key aim of our own supported businesses Dynamic Purchase System is to provide Scottish public sector and third sector bodies with a clear path to purchase goods and services from supported businesses. The framework is used across the Scottish public sector, generating impressive savings of £7.5

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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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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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Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government procurement refers to the purchase of common goods, works and services by government agencies, usually from private sector suppliers. While a public sector framework is not a guarantee of work, it does come with advantages. While a public sector framework is not a guarantee of work, it does come with advantages.

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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. A version of this article originally appeared in the London Universities Purchasing Consortium Linked Magazine Spring 2021.

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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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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. D-F Dynamic Purchasing System( DPS) It is an online marketplace where one can buy goods or services from pre-approved suppliers. E-Procurement It is the digital way of handling public purchasing.

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European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Interestingly, Directive 2004/18 contains a specific rule addressing this issue.

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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. Learn the basics, get listed, and make winning contracts a whole lot easier.

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