Framework Agreements and Call Off Contracts
A framework settles the terms once and then buys repeatedly against them. Set up badly it either locks the buyer in or delivers no certainty at all. This course covers designing, awarding and running one.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01When a framework is the right instrument, and when it is not
- 02Single supplier, multi supplier and ranked arrangements
- 03Awarding the framework: scope, duration and permitted users
- 04The call off: ordering, pricing mechanisms and variation
- 05Mini competitions and direct award among appointed suppliers
- 06Usage monitoring, drawdown reporting and supplier performance
- 07Expiry, extension, refresh and transition to the next framework
What you will gain
- Decide when a framework beats a single contract
- Structure single, multi supplier and ranked arrangements
- Award a framework that will withstand challenge
- Draft the call off mechanism and its pricing
- Run mini competitions between appointed suppliers
- Monitor usage, volumes and expiry
Who should attend
- Procurement and category managers
- Public sector buyers and tender committees
- Contract administrators
- Budget holders who buy the same things repeatedly
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 10 to 12 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Jul 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Procurement & Supply Chain
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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