Procurement Frameworks

PWS is listed as a supplier to the following frameworks. This means that we have been thoroughly vetted on price, quality and service, so you know you can count on us.

Framework	Industry	Products Covered
Procurement for Housing (PfH)	Housing Association	Janitorial, Workwear And PPE
Achilles UVDB *	Utility Industry	Pre Qualification System
Scotland Excel	Local government sector	Personal Protective Equipment
Efficiency East Midlands (EEM)	Public Sector	PPPE & Site Equipment
National Frameworks Partnership (NFP)	Public Sector	PPE And Workwear
ESPO	Public Sector	Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) & Clothing

* Achilles UVDB is not a Framework

Benefits of Using a Framework to Members

Save significant time and money.
Do not need to follow the full OJEU process which can be costly and time consuming.
Less downtime between identifying the need and fulfilling it from six-nine months to as little as 4 weeks.
Potential savings because of economies of scale and consolidated purchasing power.
Vetting on a number of criteria including price, quality and service.
Performance Management.
Pre-agrees terms and conditions such as to price and quality.
Sustainable supply chain managemen.t
Robust agreements resulting from thorough professional due diligence.
Promotes long-term relationships.
Straightforward buying process.