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In-Depth Analysis of Framework Agreements in Public Sector Procurement

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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Framework Agreement Procurement Supplier Buyers

The four key drivers that can enable better IT procurement

Open Contracting Partnership

MARCH 28, 2024

More often than not, public procurement of technology is viewed as non-transparent, uncompetitive, poorly planned, inefficient, costly, and having high failure rates. The G-Cloud initiative in the UK provides a framework for public sector organizations to easily and cost-effectively procure cloud computing services.

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NAO - framework agreements don't achieve competition!

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.

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Enhancing Competition in Public Procurement: Lessons from the NAO Report

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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The Public Procurement Glossary

Tracker Intelligence

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Key Principles Of Public Procurement Transparency: Clear and Open Processes Public contracts aren’t handed out in secret. Public sector organisations publish this notice to ensure transparency in the procurement procedure, letting everyone know who won the contract and why.

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Risk of anti-competitive collusion after excessive level of transparency in public procurement debriefing?

European Law: Public Procurement

OCTOBER 8, 2012

Reading the Evropaïki Dynamiki (ESP-ISEP) Judgment, one cannot but wonder if EU public procurement rules do not still impose an excessive degree of transparency in the debriefing of disappointed bidders. Public Procurement and the EU Competition Rules (Oxford, Hart Publishing, 2011) 358-9].

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Collusion Public Procurement Transparency Tender

Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

Public Procurement Intl

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One solution would be to bring Article 10 into line with Article 43 of EU Directive 2014/24/EU , to ensure that eco-labels: (a) concern only “criteria which are linked to the subject-matter of the contract and are appropriate to define characteristics.

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Understanding the new Procurement Act 2023: What suppliers need to know - Part 1

VWV

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act) introduces a range of reforms aimed at simplifying and enhancing transparency in the procurement process, which should be good news for suppliers. Introduction of open frameworks. Increased transparency, including publication of an extended range of mandatory notices and contract details.

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Purchasing uncertain or indefinite requirements – guest post by ?erban Filipon

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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Frameworks under the Procurement Act - FAQs

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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Key guidance notes released in build up to Procurement Act 2023

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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Transforming Procurement - What Can Universities Expect?

VWV

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Universities have successfully persuaded the Cabinet Office to introduce a minimum contract value threshold of £2 million in relation to some of the transparency requirements to reduce the administrative burden on universities, particularly regarding the publication of information.

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Procurement Thresholds Framework Agreement Procurement Team

How Government Contracting (Government Procurement) Offers Opportunities for Innovation

Tracker Intelligence

JULY 20, 2022

Government contracting is governed by public procurement policy agreements that regulate procurement activities and ensure transparency and fair competition conditions in the government procurement process. While a public sector framework is not a guarantee of work, it does come with advantages.

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Direct Awards of PPE Contracts - What Lessons Can Be Learnt?

VWV

MAY 19, 2021

The procurement rules seek to ensure public bodies adhere to fair and reasonable timetables and procedures, encourage open competition and transparency and deliver best value. This risk might be mitigated to some extent by publication of a voluntary transparency notice before the award of the contract.

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Tender Contract Supplier Procurement

Best Practices For Long-Term Success In Public Procurement

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. Ethical Procurement Public sector buyers want fairness, transparency, and responsible sourcing.

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Public Procurement Central

In-Depth Analysis of Framework Agreements in Public Sector Procurement

The four key drivers that can enable better IT procurement

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NAO - framework agreements don't achieve competition!

Enhancing Competition in Public Procurement: Lessons from the NAO Report

The Public Procurement Glossary

Risk of anti-competitive collusion after excessive level of transparency in public procurement debriefing?

Updating the UNCITRAL Model Procurement Law for “Green Procurement”

Understanding the new Procurement Act 2023: What suppliers need to know - Part 1

Purchasing uncertain or indefinite requirements – guest post by ?erban Filipon

Frameworks under the Procurement Act - FAQs

Key guidance notes released in build up to Procurement Act 2023

Transforming Procurement - What Can Universities Expect?

How Government Contracting (Government Procurement) Offers Opportunities for Innovation

Direct Awards of PPE Contracts - What Lessons Can Be Learnt?

Best Practices For Long-Term Success In Public Procurement

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