Sixth Report - Competition in public procurement

Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee HC 385 13 December 2023
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 37 items (18 recs)
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Government Response (AI assessment · 37 of 37 classified)
Accepted 36
Acknowledged 1
Government response
Treasury minutes: Government response to the Committee of Public Accounts on the Sixth report from Session 2023-24 · published 8 Mar 2024
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Recommendations & Conclusions

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3 Conclusion Acknowledged
Issue a 'Framework Playbook' to guide government buyers on managing framework agreements effectively.
Conclusion
Framework agreements have become the most prevalent route for public authorities to buy common goods and services, but the Government Commercial Function has not provided sufficient guidance to address the potential risks to competitive benefits. Framework agreements involve an initial … Read more
Government Response Summary
The government agreed with the recommendation, stating it is reviewing current framework guidance and will determine whether a separate 'Framework Playbook' is required or if existing guidance will be augmented to ensure clear central guidance on framework management.
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