A procurement framework is an arrangement whereby an organisation (in our case SEC) identifies a shortlist of suppliers who are able to deliver certain works / services. When setting up a framework we set the specification and check suppliers for quality, price and financial standing. The highest scoring suppliers are then awarded to join the framework.
Once the framework is awarded it’s closed for four years. During this time customers are able to “call off” individual contracts from the framework.
Any publically funded body can use our frameworks – this includes housing associations, local authorities, universities and NHS bodies.