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Buy goods and services compliantly for your school or trust
Framework agreements are provided by third parties. They run a tender to select the right suppliers to provide specific goods and services.
Frameworks contain:
Frameworks may update the supplier list on a time basis set out in the tender notice.
Frameworks can be quicker and easier than a bespoke procurement. The framework provider will often give you help and support.
In some cases, the framework provider may charge you for this service, so check this with the provider.
DfE is impartial and receives no fee from the frameworks.
A range of framework agreements are reviewed and assessed for: - compliance with procurement regulations - ease of use - suitability - value for money
Feedback from schools is also considered when selecting framework agreements.
The approved list is continually being reviewed and added to.
Each framework agreement has a list of approved suppliers.
The framework provider selects suppliers for the period of the framework. This is between 4 and 8 years, depending on the type of framework. Framework providers use specific criteria based on:
This means you can trust that the goods or services that you buy give value for money.
You’ll need to choose a framework agreement to be able to access its list of suppliers.