Using the Government Procurement Service’s Frameworks results in faster, easier and cheaper procurement from the best suppliers in the industry.
The benefits:
- It is FREE! Any public sector organisation can access the framework agreements and services for free
- Saves you money – average savings of £70k-£100k are available compared to running a full OJEU process
- Saves you time – the average OJEU timetable of 6-9 months is reduced to 8 weeks or less
- Full EU compliance – customers have reassurance that they are using a fully OJEU-compliant service
- No full tenders to assess – suppliers can be appointed through Further Competitions
- Pre-agreed Terms and Conditions provide solid contractual safeguards and reduced professional legal costs, while allowing service-specific amendments to suit particular projects
- No limit to the value of projects that can be procured
- Wide choice with access to an extensive range of comprehensive solutions and services from Capita and our partners, specific to your organisation’s needs
- Collective buying power of the whole public sector is used to procure suppliers at the most competitive rate possible – clearly demonstrating best value
- Competitive pricing – competitive tender processes and regular benchmarking of Buying Solutions frameworks ensures customers have access to the most competitive deals
- Online tender, order and e-Commerce facilities are available through the Government Procurement Service’s Buying Solutions website
- Ease of ordering – Government Procurement Service’s Buying Solutions’ trading website allows you to place orders. To assist with ‘Further Competition’ requirements, the website also offers step-by-step guides
- Framework management systems provide continuous improvement, delivery excellence and best practice
- Support – the Government Procurement Service’s Buying Solutions’ ICT Category team offers customers advice and support when required. You can contact them on 0345 410 2222.
Discover more about the Government Procurement Service
Contact Capita now to request further information. Alternatively, visit Government Procurement Service directly.