The CCS commented that government has not extended any frameworks other than during the time of the pandemic. The CCS’s believes that bringing the framework back to market and getting competition is the right thing to do. We were told by the CCS that the 36 C&AG’s Report, para 2.9 37 C&AG’s Report, para 2.8, Figure 5 38 C&AG’s Report, para 13 39 Q 11 40 Q 9 41 Q 10 42 C&AG’s Report, para 3.9 43 Q 23 44 Q 42 14 Competition in public procurement price listed on the framework is the maximum pric...

The CCS commented that government has not extended any frameworks other than during the time of the pandemic. The CCS’s believes that bringing the framework back to market and getting competition is the right thing to do. We were told by the CCS that the 36 C&AG’s Report, para 2.9 37 C&AG’s Report, para 2.8, Figure 5 38 C&AG’s Report, para 13 39 Q 11 40 Q 9 41 Q 10 42 C&AG’s Report, para 3.9 43 Q 23 44 Q 42 14 Competition in public procurement price listed on the framework is the maximum price that the supplier would charge. CCS told us that it advises its customers to run a mini-competition on frameworks, so that they can then get a better p Type: conclusion | Number: 24 | Response status: accepted Government response: 3.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation Target Implementation date: Autumn 2024 3.2 Framework agreements are a means which ensure that effective procurements can be undertaken quickly and efficiently from capable suppliers, by multiple public sec