All frameworks are EU and UK compliant, performance managed and offer national coverage. Our process for appointment is simple, client focused and ensures easy access to our broad portfolio of goods, services and works.
“In our opinion we believe that the procurement structure and the legal
documentation to support the PAGABO framework agreements are consistent
with the relevant legislative requirements contained within the Public Contracts
Regulations 2015 and are thus “EU compliant”. The procurement structure is an
innovative and robust application of principles contained within the Regulations which
permit the creation of Framework Agreements and allow multiple client organisations
to benefit from a centralised purchasing approach. Provided that the procedures
and timescales are adhered to in respect of each Framework Agreement then we
anticipate that public sector bodies and private sector suppliers alike will benefit from
this refreshing approach, which should drive efficiency and savings across the
public sector.”
Richard Piper, Gordons LLP, Partner - Head of Construction
Legal Opinion – Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016
In our opinion, contracting authorities based in Scotland are able to access these
Framework Agreements and award call off contracts under them provided they
follow the call off procedures referred to in each of the Framework Agreements and
provided they comply with the terms of The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations
2012 or The Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (as applicable) and any
other applicable public procurement law.
In our opinion, in principle there is no barrier in procurement law to Scottish
contracting authorities accessing Framework Agreements procurred by central
purchasing bodies in England & Wales. Indeed, we note that Regulation 40(3) of The
Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2016 even specifically permits contracting
authorities use centralised purchasing activities offered by a central purchasing body
located in another EU Member State, let alone one based elsewhere in the UK.
