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Are you a supported business that could provide Goods or Services to the public sector? <\/em>Send us information on your business by 25 April 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our current \u2018Commodities Reserved for Supported Businesses\u2019<\/a> Framework is due to expire 9 December 2022.<\/p>\n

\"DiverseThis framework agreement delivers a range of goods and services which are provided by supported businesses. A \u2018supported business\u2019 is an organisation whose main aim is to integrate disabled or disadvantaged people socially and professionally.<\/p>\n

The replacement for this framework may involve the establishment of a further Framework Agreement or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).<\/a><\/p>\n

A DPS is an electronic process of pre-qualified suppliers, for commonly used purchases which are generally available on the market, from which the Scottish public sector could invite tenders. As a procurement tool, it has some aspects that are similar to a framework agreement, however, it is a fully electronic process and new suppliers can apply to join at any time. A framework agreement does not allow suppliers to join at any time.<\/p>\n

We are seeking information from organisations who can demonstrate that they meet the definition of a Supported Business and who may be interested in supplying their Goods and or Services to the public sector in Scotland. Information including the definition of a Supported Business is available in the Request for Information.<\/a><\/p>\n

Examples of these Goods and Services could include, but is not exhaustive to: furniture, signage, personal protective equipment, clothing and document management services.<\/p>\n

Can you take part and provide us with information on your business?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Download the Request for Information<\/a> and go to page 4 to complete the form. Please send the completed form to – dawn.warnock@gov.scot<\/a> by 25 April 2022<\/p>\n

The information gathered from this Request for Information (RFI), may be utilised in developing the Procurement Strategy for the delivery of a Framework Agreement or a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).<\/p>\n

Read more information on Public Contracts Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n

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