Procurement Frameworks are arranged by Public Buying Organisations(PBOs). In simple terms, a framework agreement is a contract issued by one or more PBOs or consortia, describing the goods, works or services they anticipate needing for a set period of time. Suppliers seeking a place on a procurement framework must go through a full tendering
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The tendering process is extremely complex and can sometimes be complicated. We have created a buyer’s guide to procurement which explains the tender process. From understanding procurement regulations to managing contracts, we cover some of the most important information around public sector procurement. Getting started Public procurement is in the spotlight and it has
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So, you want to improve your chances of winning public sector tenders; training is a good place to start. There are courses available to businesses that need guidance throughout any stage of the procurement process. Introduction to Procurement New to public procurement? PASS Procurement offers an “Introduction to Public Procurement” course. This is a great
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There are many myths surrounding public sector tendering; not being able to ask questions when writing a tender response is one of them. As the public sector is responsible for a vast spectrum of procurement, from care services to education and from national security to health, tender specifications are often very general, which means that
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