Sixth Report - Competition in public procurement

Select Committee
Public Accounts Committee HC 385 13 December 2023
Report Status Government responded
Conclusions & Recommendations 37 items (17 recs)
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3 Conclusion Acknowledged
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 competition for suppliers to gain access to a framework, followed …
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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