Frameworks Summary
Why Use Framework Agreements?
All of the frameworks have gone through compliant procurement regulations tendering process and are free for you to access to take away the cost and stress of having to run your own tender.
Additional benefits include:
• A faster route to purchasing goods and services.
• Full due-diligence has been undertaken so framework users are covered by pre-agreed Terms and Conditions.
• The costs are fully transparent, going direct may seem more cost effective but there can often be hidden charges.
• There is a dedicated Help Desk to offer support throughout the buying journey.
• Dedicated resources are available including a Framework User Guide.
• Access to free MCIPs qualified personnel for procurement advice.
Overall, by using a framework you have the reassurance and confidence that there will be no surprises.
Furniture
The School and Academies Furniture & Associated Services Framework has been created to provide a more flexible solution for procuring furniture. Dukefield Procurement are the framework contract manager on behalf of Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC). Working in collaboration with CPC, Dukefield Procurement collectively embarked on creating this framework to provide a more flexible solution for the education sector and the wider public sector.
The framework offers competitive pricing and a UK Procurement Contracts Regulations (PCR) compliant route to market.
Food Contracts
Dukefield Foodservice manage our food and non-food, catering contracts.
You can find frameworks for fruit and veg, frozen food, groceries and provisions, fresh meat and poultry, cooked meats, sandwiches, catering disposables, cleaning chemicals and janitorial products and many more.
We take the hassle out of catering.
Energy
Dukefield Energy are the dedicated consultancy for Crescent Purchasing Consortium’s DfE recommended Utilities Supplies and Services framework.
With expert tracking of wholesale markets and a range of contract types from fixed and energy-only to flexible, the team actively help our customers optimise their energy position. Making the complex simple.
Multi-functional Devices
Recommended as part of the DfE’s ‘Deals for Schools’, the MFD framework provides you with the option of different print technologies, photocopiers, further supporting technologies including IT cloud solutions and wide array of supporting professional services and much more.
Print Related Services
This framework is designed to provide users with access to a comprehensive suite of print services from prospectuses, letterheads to flyers, leaflets, reports, banner stands and more.
You can now purchase your social distancing signage and floor stickers here too.
Workplace Solutions
The Workplace Supplies and Services framework covers just about everything you need in a single workplace.
You can access IT and print consumables, paper supplies, cleaning and janitorial supplies including PPE, office furniture, workwear, catering supplies and equipment, office waste services and more.
Cashless Payments
Highly topical, cashless payment systems remove the need for handling cash at the point of sale, improving the customer and user experience, reducing queues and speeding up service, creating value for money for the customer, whilst providing full reporting functionality, across a variety of solutions.
Flooring
This framework agreement is designed to provide access to a broad range of flooring supplies, fit and associated services solutions such as but not limited to:
• Carpet Roll and Tiles
• Wood Flooring
• Vinyl Roll and Tiles
• Hygiene Flooring
• Entrance Matting
• Resin Flooring
Legal Services
This framework covers legal advice in the form of a one-off enquiry to a lifetime legal partner. Our suppliers are based across the UK providing a truly national service.
Telecommunications
Improve your telecommunications infrastructure with the help from one of our many suppliers.
This framework covers integrated and unified communications solutions, broadband services, IP telephony, voice over IP and call tariff packages, mobile devices and more.
HR & Financial Services
A one-stop shop for all of your HR and payroll needs. You can access specialist services from recruitment/e-recruitment, transactional services to business and administration support services.
We have a number of excellent suppliers for you to choose from.