When procuring contracts that exceed certain monetary thresholds Public Sector Clients (which includes Local Authorities, Community Benefit Societies and Social Housing Registered Providers) must normally advertise the opportunity on Find a Tender and Contracts Finder portals following procedural rules set down in The Public Contract Regulations.
The current procurement thresholds are for:
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Public works contracts: £5,336,937
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Public supply contracts awarded by central government authorities, and design contests organised by such authorities: £138,760
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Public supply contracts awarded by sub-central contracting authorities, and design contests organised by such authorities: £213,477
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Public service contracts by central government authorities, and design contests organised by such authorities: £138,760
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Public service contracts awarded by sub-central contracting authorities, and design contests organised by such authorities: £213,477
These thresholds apply to the value (inclusive of VAT) of the contract throughout its duration including any possible extensions and require aggregation of the spend where multiple successive contracts of the same type apply, all current thresholds set out in procurement policy notes.
Failure to comply with the regulations could lead to the following:
For further information please visit: Public procurement policy - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and Procurement policy notes - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
We can help to ensure Efficiency North member social housing landlords are compliant with Public Procurement Regulations.
All our frameworks are compliant the Procurement Regulations. This means Clients do not have to openly advertise the opportunity or follow the full procedural rules. This is a more time and cost-efficient process than running a “full” procurement exercise for the member
All suppliers on the framework have been pre-assessed via a rigorous price, compliance and quality regime. Therefore, ensuring suppliers are capable of meeting members needs specific to the framework and lot nature.
Key benefits for utilising frameworks are:
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Ease in ensuring Contracts Finder compliance
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Shorter procurement timescale
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Reduced procurement costs
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Flexibility of processes (Direct selection & mini-competition)
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Access to volume deals
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Additional support and contractual leverage available via the Framework Agreement and Framework Management Team, whereas outside the framework you are on your own
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Access to standard documentation, contract drafting & processes (guides and templates)
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Support and guidance available from the Framework Management Team during the whole contract life
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Social value outcomes are mandated in all our contracts, ensuring the wider community benefits from the work undertaken and there is a lasting legacy
For more information, please contact Carl Bairstow E:carl.bairstow@efficiencynorth.org