Arguments against frameworks 鈥� here and elsewhere 鈥� seem to pick up on a few cases of bad procurement and apply these as true across all frameworks

There are few 鈥減erfect鈥� frameworks, but by the same token there are few partnering agreements that can be shown to provide value for money.

In these straitened times, there does need to be a wider debate around the application of frameworks. As they are unlikely to just go away, maybe we need to move away from the 鈥渇our legs good, two legs bad鈥� mentality, and see where they can be made to work, build up more useful examples of best practice, and share experiences.

James Allen

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