November Framework Agreement News

Welcome to our November update for framework agreements. Each month, we’ll be updating you on the latest news for our framework agreements.

Stroke Awareness Day

To support Stroke Awareness Day, Keith Hinchcliffe, our Head of Category – Digital & IT, chose to share the moving story of his mum, who suffered a stroke in 2021. We want to thank Keith for sharing this deeply personal experience.

Read Keith’s experience and his take on how AI can make stroke diagnosis much faster and more reliable.

Could artificial intelligence have saved mum?

Common Mistakes in Implementing PPN 06/21

It’s over six months since the new PPN 06/21 regulations came into play, which stipulate that from the 1 April 2024, all suppliers on our framework agreements are required to provide a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP).

We are dedicated to helping our suppliers navigate PPN 06/21, so to support suppliers with completing CRPs, we’ve shared some of the most common mistakes we have found.

Read the blog – Common mistakes in implementing PPN 06/21

Upcoming Webinars

Our Procurement Solutions team have got some great webinars coming your way this month. There’s a chance to meet the suppliers on our Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure Framework Agreement, and an opportunity to learn more about accelerating your digital transformation journey with our Intelligent Automation Framework Agreement.

Browse the webinars

Virtual Wards Framework Agreement

Will Mitten, Category Buyer in our Health team, presented our upcoming Virtual Wards Framework Agreement in an Independent Healthcare Providers Network webinar. The framework agreement will be based on NHS England’s Virtual Ward Operation Framework Guidance, and is due to launch in September 2025.

Read the slides from Will’s presentation

Live Tenders

The following tenders are live for suppliers to bid on:

Prior Information Notice

The Pin and RFI notice have now been released for the following framework agreements:

Using PS-Works: Public Sector Construction Works

Our PS-Works: Public Sector Construction Works Framework Agreement has been extended until 16 December 2027. It can support you with all types of building and construction works including design, alteration and refurbishment, and covers electrics, plumbing, and works packages including demolition and remediations. We can also work with you on the creation of planning applications and full architectural design, giving you end-to-end support.

Could you work with us?

We’ve got a number of vacancies within our Procurement team, including in Procurement Solutions, who manage our framework agreements.

See the opportunities available