Create and manage your Frameworks

Frameworks are agreements established by contracting authorities with a list of pre-approved suppliers for the supply of goods, services, or works. These agreements are set up for a specific period and provide an efficient way to run further competitions or direct awards for procurement needs.

Here's how to set one up:

1. Log in to Cimple 

2. Navigate to your dashboard by clicking 'Buyers' in the top-navigation bar, then select 'Buyer Dashboard'

3. Click on Create Opportunities and go to the ‘Procurements’ tab

4. Select ‘Open’ and then ‘Start Opportunity Creation’

5. You’ll then be asked: “Do you wish to establish a framework through this notice?”

6. Select ‘Yes’ to proceed with creating a framework

7. Next, indicate the type of framework you’d like to establish: ‘Open or Closed'

Open Framework

An open framework allows new suppliers to join at any point during its duration. These frameworks are periodically reopened to accommodate additional suppliers, providing ongoing opportunities for participation.

Closed Framework

A closed framework is established with a fixed list of pre-approved suppliers. Once the framework is set up, no new suppliers can join during its duration. 

8. Provide all the key procurement details

9. Decide whether to include the Standard Selection Questionnaire (SQ). This step is optional

10. Add Technical Questions and specify the format for supplier responses (e.g., text response, yes/no, or attachment).

11. Decide on a commercial response/template

12. Add in Social Value Assessment (Optional) 

13. Review all the details you’ve added to ensure everything is accurate and complete.

14. If satisfied, click Publish to submit the framework

15. Confirm ‘Publish’  in the pop-up modal to finalise 

Note:  Under step 9, some supplier data may soon be automatically pulled from the Central Digital Platform after the integration is completed.