Tender direct - Estimate Bid Price

Although there is nothing to prevent a new operator from sub-contracting to one of the operators that is party to the agreement.

Thanks for your prompt reply Tim My desire to use a framework is based on an identified cost saving over the incumbent supplier having seen the notional pricing allied with a recognition that calling off is a less time-intensive process than running a tender.

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The Crown Commercial Service have also published some additional guidance on the regulations.