Framework agreements
Procuring our services is made easy through our wide range of framework agreements
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A Procurement Policy Notice (PPN 01/20) [PDF 168KB] has been issued by the Cabinet Office detailing the procurement response to COVID-19, where shortened/simplified processes can be undertaken in the current exceptional circumstances to procure goods, services & works with extreme urgency.
In light of the present challenging circumstances, we’ve put together a Cabinet Office approved list of service offers across a number of procurement routes, which will help you to be able to deal with the challenges of COVID-19
Framework agreements
Framework agreements are quickly becoming a more popular procurement route within the public sector, representing a smarter way of buying goods and services from accredited suppliers.
At BT we have over 20 years’ experience providing services to public sector organisations including central government, police, defence, local and regional government, NHS bodies and the education sector.
Through our wide range of framework agreements, we’re able to offer a range of services across the public sector, enabling our customers to buy quicker through a simplified framework agreement route, reducing time and costs.
Use our frameworks for all your communications and technology needs, including voice and data connections, mobile, unified communications, and security.
We’re here to help. To find out more, email our dedicated frameworks helpdesk
Why choose BT
A full range of services available from across our portfolio
Dedicated account teams with in depth knowledge of your sector
Specialist frameworks helpdesks for help and advice
Benefits to you
Public Sector compliant route to market
Access to fully accredited suppliers
Reduced procurement timescales and costs
Ability to direct-award certain catalogue services
Our Public Sector frameworks
Network Services 2 framework (RM3808)
A framework for the provision of telecommunications and network services over 13 lots. Under the framework there are 2 different procurement options available – a direct award catalogue and further competition for more complex customer requirements.
More on the Network Services 2 frameworkG-Cloud 11 framework (RM1557)
A framework for commodity cloud based services with a 3 lot structure. This is solely a direct award catalogue based framework, with no full tender option – suppliers can only sell exactly what they have listed, at the published price on the Digital Marketplace portal.
More on G-Cloud 11Technology Products 2 framework (RM3733)
A framework for commodity hardware and software, plus "close to the box" services over 6 lots. The framework offers a direct award catalogue option from lot 6 and other lots operate on a simple tendering basis for commodity kit purchases.
More on Technology Products 2Technology Services 2 framework (RM3804)
The sister framework to RM3733 TP2, this framework provides technology services from strategy and service design through transition to operational running of an IT estate. It offers large project services, up to top secret classification.
More on Technology Services 2HSCN Access Services (RM3825)
A single lot Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for connectivity, closely related services plus support with transition & implementation allowing health, social care, and related customers to procure access to the Health & Social Care Network. HSCN Access Services can also be purchased from lot 1 of Network Services 2 framework.
More on HSCN AccessDigital Outcomes & Specialist 4 framework (RM1043)
A rate card based framework to provide specialists & application / web development under 4 lots. All call off opportunities are competed via full tender only and are advertised and competed using the Digital Marketplace portal.
More on the Digital Outcomes frameworkWestminster
A new, better-value way of procuring IT security services.
More on the Westminster frameworkUniCORN Partnership
A single procurement organisation with the buying power of nine UniCORN partners.
More on UniCORNScottish Government Digital Technology Services DPS
A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for digital services. As an accredited supplier, BT is focused on delivering cyber security specialists and services, cyber security training, security testing and digital forensics under this framework agreement.
More on Digital Technology ServicesScottish Government Telephony Services DPS
A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for telephony services. As an accredited supplier for the Scottish government, BT can provide all the telephony services you need. This includes traditional telephony services, IP telephony services and enterprise bundled services.
More on Telephony Services