Phase 2 · Strategy & Planning · From Idea to Executable Plan
Framework Agreement Access & Management
Framework agreements are one of the most under-used commercial tools available to buyers. The procurement has been done. The commercial work is ready. You just need to use it.
Framework agreement access and management is the structured approach to identifying, accessing, and commercially optimising the use of existing collaborative procurement frameworks — public sector frameworks, industry consortia, and group buying arrangements — that give buyers access to pre-competed, compliant supplier arrangements without conducting a full tender. We identify the right frameworks, manage the call-off process, and optimise the commercial terms available within the framework structure.
The Pain We Solve
You may recognise yourself in one of these.
Three audience scenarios · because the same service produces a different transformation depending on where you are in the business journey.
Scenario 1
The public sector or regulated buyer that does not know which frameworks apply to their spend categories
Multiple frameworks exist across the categories the organisation buys in — from technology and professional services to facilities and construction. The team is conducting full tenders for categories where compliant frameworks already exist.
Scenario 2
The buyer using frameworks but not getting best value from the call-off process
The framework is being used but the call-off competition is not being run to extract the maximum value from the framework range. Suppliers are being called off at top-of-range prices when a structured further competition would produce materially better terms.
Scenario 3
The private sector business that does not know it can access collaborative buying frameworks
Group buying frameworks and industry consortia are not exclusively public sector — but many private sector businesses are unaware of the frameworks available to them. Significant savings are available and being left on the table.
The Impact It Creates
The Moment You Will Feel the Difference.
Procurement cost and timeline reduced by using pre-competed framework arrangements
Compliance assurance for regulated buyers through appropriate framework selection
Better commercial outcomes from call-off competitions within the framework
Access to a broader supplier base than direct procurement alone would reach
What You Receive
The Specific Deliverables.
Tangible outputs · documented, dated, and yours to keep.
- Framework landscape mapping for the buyer's spend categories
- Framework suitability assessment and recommendation
- Call-off strategy and further competition design
- Framework agreement negotiation support
- Framework performance monitoring and value realisation tracking
- Framework renewal and re-procurement planning
The Outcome
Where You Will Be on the Other Side.
The buyer systematically uses the frameworks available to reduce procurement cost and timeline — while accessing pre-competed supplier relationships that deliver compliant, commercially competitive outcomes without duplicating procurement effort.
Primary Focus
Identifying, accessing, and commercially optimising the use of collaborative procurement frameworks to reduce buyer procurement cost and timeline.
KPI Measurement
- Spend through frameworks vs direct procurement
- Time-to-contract via framework vs open tender
- Cost savings vs direct market procurement
- Compliance rate for regulated buyers
- Framework utilisation rate across eligible spend
Investment & ROI
Pricing Engineered Around the Value You Create.
Every engagement is sized against the value we believe we can create with you · the fee is always a fraction of the outcome. Four tiers · so the investment matches your stage of business.
Tier 1
Foundations
£5,000 – £15,000
Right for
Pre-startup, startup, and micro-business founders ready to build on evidence rather than instinct.
Typical Value Created
£100K+ in sharper resource allocation and avoided strategic missteps
Engagement
4 – 8 weeks
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 2
Acceleration
£15,000 – £50,000
Right for
Growing SMEs and established small businesses ready to scale a working model into the next revenue band.
Typical Value Created
£500K – £3M in faster execution and pipeline acceleration
Engagement
8 – 16 weeks
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 3
Transformation
£50,000 – £250,000
Right for
Medium enterprises and scale-stage businesses ready to commit to a multi-quarter, organisation-wide shift.
Typical Value Created
£2M – £20M in strategic value through repositioning, model redesign, and growth-system installation
Engagement
3 – 9 months
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Tier 4
Enterprise
£250,000 – £2M+
Right for
Large enterprises, global operators, and complex organisations ready for a multi-year strategic partnership.
Typical Value Created
£10M+ in major strategic initiatives, capital deployment efficiency, and competitive repositioning
Engagement
12 months and onward
Target Return
5 – 10× ROI
within 12 – 18 months
Why We Price This Way
Every engagement is sized around the value we believe we can create with you. The fee is always a fraction of the outcome · typically 10 – 20% of the expected first-year return.
This is how we make sure pricing aligns with results. The conversation is never “what does this cost?” · it is always “what is this worth to your business?” We answer that together in the first call, transparently, and decide the right tier from there.
If we cannot articulate a credible 5–10× return for your specific situation, we will tell you in the first call. That honesty is part of why our clients trust us with the work that matters most.
Why This Conversation Matters
“Framework agreements represent procurement work that has already been done. We make sure you benefit from it — rather than repeating it.”
A 90-minute structured strategy session · produces a usable roadmap whether you engage further or not.
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