One Procurement Process, Multiple Contracts
Did you know that many public organizations don't launch a new tender every time they need office supplies, IT equipment, or maintenance services? Instead, they often rely on framework agreements—a procurement tool designed to reduce administrative work, speed up purchasing, and create more predictable supplier relationships.
Framework agreements are widely used across Europe because they save both time and public resources. Once the framework is in place, buyers can award contracts much faster without repeating the entire procurement process.
If you've ever wondered how framework agreements work, when they're used, and why they're so important in public procurement, this guide explains it in simple terms.
