Agreements

CCS publishes agreements for common public sector requirements, for example, buying a fleet of vehicles, or legal advice.

Agreements comprise a description of the requirements, a list of suppliers who have been evaluated as capable of delivering against the requirements, and standard contract terms.

Agreements can be divided into lots by product or service type.

You can buy from an agreement in various ways, such as direct award, or a further competition among the suppliers who will bid for the business.

An agreement contains suppliers’ maximum prices for the goods or services described in the lots. You can reduce prices by running a further competition.

• Further competitions

  • What you can buy:
    • High-value or complex goods and services: anything from stationary to complex facility management contracts.
  • Time to supply: From a few weeks to several months depending on complexity of requirements
  • Pros: Thorough, open and fair way to compare suppliers. Lower prices possible by committing to spend
  • Cons: Can create longer administration time than some other buying methods
  • Links:
    • Visit site
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• Direct award

  • What you can buy:
    • Anything you can buy through an agreement that permits direct award
  • Time to supply: Depends on the type of goods or services required. Common stock items could be delivered in 1 or 2 days.
  • Pros: Quick for off-the-shelf goods and services
  • Cons: Does not demonstrate competition
  • Links:
    • Visit site
    • Learn more

• Dynamic Purchasing System

  • What you can buy:
    • Research, fleet vehicle conversions and health and social care network connectivity services
  • Time to supply: Depends on complexity of requirements. Simple requirements can be quoted within 10 days
  • Pros: Suppliers can join at any time, unlimited number of suppliers
  • Cons: Buyers have to check supplier credentials
  • Links:
    • Visit site
    • Learn more

• eAuctions

  • What you can buy:
    • Items which benefit from bulk buying
  • Time to supply: Depends on the complexity of requirements, evaluation process and number of customers aggregated
  • Pros: Maximises commercial advantages
  • Cons: Requires upfront commitment from customers
  • Links:
    • Visit site
    • Learn more

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Aggregation

Bulk buying, also known as aggregation, offers highly competitive prices and a simple tender process.

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Can't find what you're looking for?

If none of your requirements can be met by a CCS catalogue or agreement, you can run an EU tender.

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