Portable Appliance Testing
This framework has been awarded as the result of a tender exercise in compliance with The Public Contracts Regulations. To ensure that you remain compliant with regulations you should follow the processes detailed within the associated documents when engaging with suppliers on the framework.
Key Facts
- Start date
- 1st August 2019
- End date
- 31st January 2024
Key Benefits of this Framework
- Compliant with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015)
- Choice of Provider
- Time Saving & Easy to Use
- CPC Contract Manager Assistance & Support
- Framework Specific User Guide
Supplier Details
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| Lot 1 - England and Wales | 5 | View Suppliers | |||||||||||||
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| Lot 2 - Scotland | 5 | View Suppliers | |||||||||||||
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| Lot 3 - Northern Ireland | 2 | View Suppliers | |||||||||||||
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How can I use this Framework
CPC typically recommend that members undertake a further competition considering their own particular requirements, however please see the user guide for further details.
If you require support in running a further competition via this framework, Tenet Services can help. Tenet offer a nationwide service specialising in assisting education establishments to complete further competitions.
Tenet are part of the Crescent Purchasing Group of Companies and operate on a not-for-profit basis.
Get a Quote
The CPC Quote Tool is free to use for all our members and offers quick, compliant access to all suppliers on our frameworks for purchases that fall below £213,477.
"The Quote Tool was easy to use and time saving, resulting in a straightforward process where we just had to put the details in once and could then use the reputable suppliers already recommended."
Deborah Anderson-Dixon, Finance Manager at Sir William Romney's School
For purchases that exceed £213,477, the CPC Sourcing Cloud is available that complies with the regulations to allow electronic tender returns whilst still being free to use for our members. Find out more about CPC Sourcing Cloud.
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Associated Documentation
The following documents are associated with this framework. Some are required for successful use of the framework and are clearly marked.
| File | Details | Essential | |
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| User Guide | This is required reading if you are considering using this framework. It tells you everything you need to know about the panel of providers, eligibility, running the mini-competition process, and evaluating bids. | Yes | Download |
| Appendix 1 - Supplier Score | The attached spreadsheet contains information regarding Supplier Scores for Lot 1, 2 and 3 | Download | |
| ITT | This document details all questions put to suppliers in the invitation to tender | Download | |
| Call Off Terms and Conditions | Having selected your chosen supplier, orders can be placed via the Call-Off Contract Terms and Conditions. Your preferred supplier will populate the Call-Off Contract terms and conditions with the full details of your requirement and then present you with completed Call-Off contract terms and conditions for signature. | Download | |
| Pricing | The attached spreadsheet contains information regarding pricing for Lot 1,2 and 3 | Download | |
| Portable Appliance Testing Desktop Calculator | For desktop exercise to identify preferred supplier | Download | |
| Mini Competition Checklist | It is recommended that members utilise this checklist when undertaking a mini-competition process to maximise the likelihood of obtaining a satisfactory quantity and quality of bid responses from suppliers | Yes | Download |
Contract Manager
- Name: Rezia Begum
- Tel: 0161 823 1858
- Email: [email protected]
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