Procurement frameworks are based on large volume buying and allow buyers to place orders for services without going through the time-consuming tender process every time. Tracker can help you find new framework opportunities and secure your place on these public sector frameworks.
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Read MoreBefore thinking about applying for a place on public sector framework agreements, you first need to ask, “What is a framework in procurement?”.
Understanding exactly how the procurement framework (or public sector framework) fits into the full procurement process can enable you as the supplier to find, bid for, and win new business from public sector bodies, such as government organisations and local authorities.
Below we expand on UK government procurement frameworks, call-offs, and how Tracker can help you find a framework that’s right for your business.
A procurement framework, or framework agreement, is an arrangement in which one or more public sector buyers select suppliers through open competition according to a set of evaluation criteria. Suppliers respond to a contract notice and must fulfil criteria, such as quality, cost, and social value — in other words, go through a full procurement process.
The contracting authorities set terms for a period in advance — often as far as 4 years in the future — in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. These agreed terms can include timescales, price, quality, and quantities.
Any of the public sector organisations (or buyers) can then call on the suppliers in the procurement framework to deliver the specification when required, based on the agreed terms.
When public sector organisations, or buyers, place orders as part of a procurement framework, it is called a call-off contract.
While a full tender process is needed for suppliers to gain a place on a public procurement framework, once you are one of the pre-approved suppliers on the framework, you won’t have to go through the full procurement process when these call-off contracts become available. You will only compete with the other suppliers in the framework to win the call-off contract, thus removing further competition as you set out to win these large volume buying contracts.
Although being part of a government framework agreement is never a guarantee of work, being awarded a place on UK public sector procurement frameworks is a sign to others that your business is a key player in the industry and a credible & reputable supplier for procurement contracts.
Learn more: What is a public sector framework agreement?
Over time, public sector frameworks can deliver many benefits, including:
Using framework agreements can offer many benefits for both buyers and suppliers.
For example, securing a place on a government procurement framework alongside other suitable suppliers eliminates further competition for your business when a call-off contract notice is released.
On the other side, buyers such as public bodies, government departments, and local authorities that enter into public sector framework agreements save on the time and resources needed to issue repeat tenders for the same goods and services. In addition, by joining framework agreements with multiple other buyers, they can benefit from economies of scale by conducting joint procurements.
Your business can benefit from a government framework too. Get in touch with us to find out how our procurement tools can help you find and win more framework opportunities in the public sector.
Gaining a competitive advantage in public sector procurement starts with having access to the right business intelligence and procurement tools. Tracker can give your organisation instant access to the procurement frameworks that are relevant to your business so you can bid on and win more public sector business.
With a growing number of contracting authorities looking to procure goods and services through framework agreements, our procurement intelligence solutions provide the insights you need in your search for relevant framework opportunities.
With our contracts finder alone, suppliers across the public and private sectors can find prospective buyers quickly and easily. Tracker has experience in the full procurement process and our services can assist you with everything from compliance with procurement regulations to knowing which tender framework agreements your competition are on.
Tracker is the only end-to-end business development solution with the unique tendering intelligence and procurement insights you need to find, bid for, and win more business contracts in the public sector.
We have simplified the process of trying to win a spot on a public sector procurement framework. Tracker makes it easy for you to identify public and private sector tender opportunities by providing access to meaningful market and industry news and other vital insights that you need to keep your business one step ahead of the competition.
With our plans and features, you can easily access and collaborate on procurement framework opportunity documents, upload and work on winning bid responses, and track your progress — all at the click of a button.
Using Tracker in your endeavours to get awarded a place on a local or national procurement framework, you will be able to provide goods or services to new buyers quickly and easily.
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