Faster, easier and more cost effective procurement through a fully compliant alternative to the OJEU process:

• Pre-competed: competitive rates and best value
• 2-4 weeks to procure suppliers (reduced from 6-9 months for OJEU)
• Average savings of over £100k compared to OJEU
• Direct commissions or mini-competitions
• The frameworks are free to use
• Buying Solutions (formerly OGC Buying Solutions) is an Executive Agency of the Office of Government Commerce in the Treasury responsible for maximising procurement efficiency and Value for Money.

Buying Solutions operate a suite of frameworks (previously known as 'Catalist Frameworks') for use by any public sector organisation - including the third sector - covering a wide range of goods, services and support. Anyone in the public sector can access these frameworks for free.

Please click here to return to the frameworks page.