Art Class Materials - WWETB proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a multi-party party framework agreement for 3 Lots the supply of art class materials

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WWETB proposes to engage in a competitive process for the establishment of a multi-party party framework agreement for 3 Lots the supply of art class materials. Lot No: Description Lot 1 General Art Supplies Lot 2 Textiles & Embroidery Lot 3 Ceramic Supplies In the case of a multi-party framework agreement, contracts will be awarded through application of the cascade system whereby contracts are awarded on foot of the original tenders to the first ranked firm admitted to the framework agreement for each lot. Where they are not in a position to deliver the contract due to availability, conflict of interest, etc. the next ranked firm will be approached moving in ranked order through the framework members until the contract is awarded. It is emphasised, that a framework agreement constitutes no guarantee to purchase a specific quantity of supplies or services from a particular economic operator. Indeed, the Contracting Authority reserves the right to operate outside of the framework agreement at its discretion, particularly should it become apparent that doing so would offer greater value for money. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the framework agreement approach has been adopted to leverage efficiencies and maximise cost savings over the duration of the framework.