Framework Agreement is a general term for agreements with suppliers which set out terms and conditions under which specific purchases can be made.
The Framework Agreement may itself be a contract to which the EC Procurement Regulations apply. The term is normally used to cover agreements which are not themselves covered by the definition of a contract to which the EC Regulations apply.
This seminar will examine when and how you may set up a Framework Agreement, the legal implications of hosting a Framework Agreement and explain the issues involved in buying from a framework.
Framework Agreements set out the terms and conditions for subsequent call-offs but in themselves place no obligations on the procurers to buy anything.
The benefit of this type of agreement is that, because authorities are not tied to the agreements, they are free to use the frameworks when they provide value for money.
Buyers using Framework Agreements need to ensure that they follow the methodology set down for the agreement. This, however, means that they do not need to advertise their requirement, nor undertake a lengthy selection and award process.
Who should attend?
This seminar is designed to help procurement officers and end users to understand the benefits and pitfalls they may encounter when using Framework Agreements and is of relevance to:
- Procurement Officers
- Project Managers
- Buyers
- Contract Managers
- End Users
- Anyone in the public sector likely to call off from a Framework Agreement
