Frameworks & Mini-Competitions

Scotland is acknowledged as a leader in public procurement, ensuring that money spent by the public sector delivers economic, social and environmental benefits for our communities.

Understanding frameworks is a vital skill for procurement. Developing or using a framework provides a convenient, effective and compliant route to market , while incorporating the flexibility to adapt for local requirements or specific projects.

This course is ideal for procurement professionals and anyone who uses framework contracts in their work. The content is presented by an experienced trainer, supported by illustrative case studies. Training notes are provided for reference.

On completion of this course attendees will understand the benefits of frameworks and how to use them effectively in compliance with EU procurement legislation.

Topics

▪ Particular requirements of the framework procurement process

▪ Strategy and use of lotting

▪ Suppliers: Single or multi-supplier

▪ Users: Collaborative and single user

▪ Call offs: managing and running mini competitions, relevant recent case law

▪ Award criteria for framework competition and ‘call offs’

▪ Framework management: coordinating, reporting, performance, relationships

▪ Relevant aspects of EU procurement legislation

▪ Changes in legislation relating to frameworks

▪ De-briefing and the ‘Alcatel’ standstill period

▪ Relevance to ‘partially exempt’ procurement

This course forms part of a suite of procurement workshops delivered by the Scotland Excel Academy as part of the Scottish Government's Procurement and Commercial Training Framework. Visit the Scotland Excel Academy for information on our full range of courses.

Courses can be booked by anyone working within the Scottish public sector and registered Scottish charities. Courses are not open to the private sector or any organisations outside of Scotland. For further details on eligibility, please contact academy@scotland-excel.org.uk