NWUPC

We are pleased to announce the new Education Professional Services Framework (PFB3193 CPC) is now available. This Framework is unique in its service area and structure, covering topics that are very much at the forefront of the education sectors needs, such as translation and interpretation services for students and their families who may not have English as their first language, to therapy and psychology services to support the mental health of both students and staff.

The Open Framework will run for eight years, with various openings throughout the duration to allow for new entrants and tweaks to the structure and specification. The frequency of the opening of the framework will be determined following the first 12 months of operation.

The framework is open to NWUPC, NEUPC and CPC.

Lot Structure: 

The following lots are available to NWUPC members:

• Lot 1: SEND Advisory Services
• Lot 2: Curriculum Development and Assessment
• Lot 3: Therapy and Psychology Services
• Lot 4: Translation and Interpretation Services
• Lot 5: Leadership Development Training and Support Services
• Lot 6: Careers Advice and Guidance Services
• Lot 7:Technology and Integrated Services

How to Use:

Under Threshold (Contract value of £207,720 or below)

• Direct award to any supplier on the framework – if your institutions financial regulations allow
• Quotation exercise
• Mini Competition

Above Threshold (Contract value of £207,720 or above)

• Direct award to the top ranked supplier for that Lot (unless this supplier confirms they cannot fulfil the contract, then you can approach the second highest ranked supplier, and so on)
• Mini competition

What are the benefits of using the framework?

• Fully compliant route to market for participating Institutions (compliant with PA23).
• Compliance with internal financial regulations
• Free ad hoc advice from the dedicated Framework Manager
• Pre-vetted and evaluated suppliers
• Multiple call-off mechanisms
• Free templates, such as a further competition template and user guide
• Call-off Conditions of Contract set at framework level; no need to review complex supplier terms and conditions
• Set pricing at framework level; pricing schedules can be shared with Members so you know costs upfront with no hidden fees

How do I call-off from the Framework?

• Direct Award (multiple options)
• Quotation exercise
• Mini Competition

Further information:

Full framework details, including suppliers and a Quick Reference Guide can be found here on the NWUPC Framework Page.

For further questions or enquiries contact procurement@nwupc.ac.uk or call on 0161 234 8000.