Contract


This is a legally binding agreement between you and one supplier. You’re able to call off any framework agreement or DPS to meet your school’s needs and only when a call off order is placed and accepted is a contract created. The five rules of contract formation will then be met.


These are: 1. Offer (the offer of work you’ve placed with the supplier) 2. Acceptance (by the supplier to fulfil your order) 3. Consideration (price) 4. Intention to be legally bound (issuing of the call off contract) 5. Capacity to contract (e.g. authorised signatures to the call off contract)


A framework on the other hand is not strictly a contract as no money has changed hands but is an overarching umbrella agreement under which contracts can be created. The framework doesn’t commit either party to actually enter into a contract, but it does set out the terms and conditions, which will apply if a contract is created.


Call Off


A call off is another way of saying ‘placing an order’. You’re able to call off any framework agreement or DPS to meet the needs of your school. Depending on how the framework’s been set up, you might be able to carry out a direct award.


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