The Frameworks provide a fully compliant
alternative to the OJEU process, enabling faster, easier and
cheaper procurement for any UK public sector
organisation.
The benefits
- Any public sector organisation can access the Frameworks for
free
- Average savings of £70k-£100k compared to
running a full OJEU process
- The average OJEU timetable of 6-9 months is reduced to
4 weeks or less
- No full tenders to assess - suppliers can be
appointed through mini-competitions or direct appointments
- Pre-agreed Terms and Conditions provide solid
contractual safeguards and reduced professional legal
costs, while allowing amendments to suit particular projects
- There is no limit to the value of projects
that can be procured
- They are a fully compliant alternative to the
OJEU process, as all suppliers have been appointed to the framework
through a rigorous OJEU competition
- The collective buying power of the whole
public sector is used to procure suppliers at the most competitive
rate possible – clearly demonstrating Best Value
- On-line tender, order and e-Commerce facilities are available
through the Buying Solutions
website
- Continuous improvement, delivery
excellence and best practice are built in
to the framework management systems
- Our dedicated Buying Solutions
support team is available to help you use the
frameworks.
Using Government Procurement Service Frameworks
results in faster, easier and cheaper procurement of the best
suppliers in the industry.