Buying from the Framework

How do Framework Users buy from the framework? The nature of the award of business under this Framework will be either direct award, where the user awards a contract to a supplier without the supplier having to engage in a competitive process to win the contract, or through further competition. Participating Public Sector Bodies wishing to utilise the Framework will do so by selecting their preferred supplier using one of the appropriate methods.

Using the Framework – How do I buy?

Having identified your requirements and selected the chosen purchase route, i.e. the One-Stop-Shop route or via the supplies specific individual lots – the Framework User should contact the appropriate supplier utilising the contact details below or stated within Appendix A in the Document Library.

Framework Users should ensure all order documentation quotes the framework name, reference number and a statement to the effect that the business is contracted under the terms and conditions of this framework. Failure to do this may result in users not accessing the excellent services and rates available under this framework. Please remember this should be undertaken whether the selected supplier is your current supplier or not.

Framework Users can elect to utilise the Optional Framework Order Form detailed within Appendix B if so desired. This can be emailed or posted to your chosen supplier.

Appendix C details the framework Access Agreement. It is not mandatory that Framework Users sign this agreement in order to access the framework, however it is recognised that Framework Users may wish to do so.

If conducting your own further competition, exercise framework users should note the base evaluation criteria and weighting for the Lot under which they are conducting the process. Full details of the weighting that underpins each Lot can be found in Appendix D. A standard further competition template for use in a traditional further competition is attached in Appendix E for Framework Users wishing to undertake their own further competition exercise.

Appendix A,B,C D & E can be found in the framework User Guide or by selecting the Document Library Tab on this website.