Minor changes to rules for frameworks
{"Image DocumentName": "Minor changes to rules for frameworks", "Image ImageDescription": "The new directive makes it explicit that only authorities clearly identified in the OJEU notice may use a framework to award contracts and that contracts awarded under frameworks may exceed the length of the framework itself. Where a framework allows the authority a choice between applying the terms of the framework or re-opening competition within the framework the choice must be made by applying objective criteria set out in the procurement documents for the framework (e.g. quantity, value or characteristics of the works/supplies/services involved) The new directive makes it clear that authorities take legal responsibility for applying the rules set by a Central Purchasing Body when using their frameworks to award contracts. These provisions make explicit the need for transparency as to which authorities use frameworks and the ways in which they are able to use the framework to award contracts. They also confirm the legal obligations of authorities when using a framework to award a contract. UNCLASSIFIED.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}