The Department of Finance has developed procurement arrangements in the areas of ICT, Telecoms, and Data Networking on behalf of non-commercial public sector bodies. In collaboration with a number of cross-sectoral groups, the Department has drawn on expertise across the public sector to leverage volumes and secure benefits from economies of scale.

These arrangements deliver value for money, provide goods and services under public service terms and conditions, and reduce the complexity, cost and time spent on procurement processes. 

Notebook Framework [7th December 2009]
The Department of Finance has established a new national framework for the supply of Notebook Computers and associated products plus associated services to non-commercial public sector bodies. The new Notebook Framework replaces the old framework which finished on the 7th December 2009. Agreements have been put in place with five notebook suppliers. This framework allows public bodies to operate much simpler procurement processes for notebooks, associated products and associated services. It is designed to maximise volume discounts and provide for reductions in administrative and transaction costs for suppliers and public sector purchasers. More...