North West Improvement and Efficiency Partnership

Framework of the Week
 
If your council is aware of a framework agreement that you would like the NWCE to promote and include on their website catalogue, or if you have any general enquiries, please email the details to Neil Hind (Procurement Programme Manager) at neil.hind@hind.co.uk  tel: 0870 7442 940.
 
This week's framework of the week is: e Auctions

Background

E Auctions obtain significant savings by allowing suppliers to directly compete with one another, submitting and continually updating their best offer within a secure, transparent and online environment.

Using up to the minute technology e Auctions are a quick and easy to implement procurement tool.  Our suppliers offer specialist advice and support to ensure that you make the most of your new found savings potential.  Bravo Solutions is offering 10 days consulting support free of charge for customers wishing to sign up to a programme of 5 e Auctions within a 12 month period. There is also an opportunity through Achilles Information Ltd and e-Three Ltd to enjoy a limited e Auction giveaway.  This will be an opportunity to conduct three e Auctions for the price of two within a six month period.  The third e Auction will be free and includes up to five days consultancy support.

This service forms part of Buying Solutions current Great Deals offering and runs until 1st June 2007.

Who can use the framework?

This framework agreement is open to all public sector bodies in the UK.
 
Key features and benefits of the framework

• Access to specialist procurement support.
• Using e Auctions can save an average of between 18% and 30% compared with conventional procurement methods. 
• Allows the customer to improve procurement efficiency within their organisation.
• Customer reassurance regarding EU compliance and conformity to current legislation and the security of Government terms and conditions.

Contact Details

If you have any questions, or wish to move things forward, please contact:
 
Don Purchese
OGC Buying Solutions
Tel: 01483 421465
Email: don.purchese@ogcbs.gsi.gov.uk