ITTInvitationToTender

Routes to market

Frameworks

Framework agreements, open frameworks, dynamic markets and DPS: how each works and when it is worth pursuing a place.

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What Is a Framework Agreement?

A framework agreement is a pre-competed arrangement between one or more buyers and a set of approved suppliers, setting the terms under which future call-off contracts can be awarded without running a full tender each time.

Key definitions

DPSFramework AgreementCall-Off ContractSORRoute to MarketCPBCCSFramework LotMini-CompetitionFurther CompetitionDynamic MarketQualification SystemApproved Supplier ListClosed FrameworkFramework ExpiryRate CardMIFramework LevyRebateVolume CommitmentCall-Off TermsOrder FormFramework ScheduleCatalogueE-MarketplaceCall-Off ValueCeiling ValueGuaranteed MinimumG-CloudDOSService Definition