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Sixth Report - Competition in public procurement

Public Accounts Committee HC 385 Published 13 December 2023

Report Status

Government responded

Conclusions & Recommendations

37 items (18 recs)

Source

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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

1 item

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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