Public sector and government buying
Procurement framework
A pre-approved list of suppliers and terms that public bodies can buy from without running a full tender each time. Not the same as a commercial framework agreement between two companies.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works, not legal advice. Rules differ between countries and change over time, so check your own situation. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
We're on the framework, so the department can buy from us directly.
Why it matters to you.
Getting onto the right framework is often the only realistic route to selling to government.
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