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1,856.
That’s how many distinct frameworks the public sector used to award contracts in 2025.
With so many active frameworks, the cost of being on the wrong agreements - or missing the right ones - has never been higher.
This blog uses insights from Tussell's 2026 Public Sector Procurement Frameworks Report to help you find the frameworks that matter most to your business.
Want to explore what the changing market means for your framework strategy? The full report goes deeper.
Download it here: 2026 Public Sector Frameworks Report
What are the latest trends in public sector framework usage?
Tussell's analysis shows that framework usage is increasing quickly, even in traditionally low-usage sectors like construction, but that adoption varies widely across different industries, business sizes, and government verticals.
In FY24/25, over half of the 2,871 contracts won by the UK Government’s 39 ‘Strategic Suppliers’ were awarded via a framework agreement or DPS - more than twice the market average and nearly three times the SME average.
English Devolution and the Procurement Act 2023 are also profoundly changing the framework landscape, with new frameworks rising to prominance and Preliminary Market Engagements playing a greater role in setting framework criteria.
Download Tussell's 2025 Frameworks Report to learn more.
What does Tussell's 2026 Frameworks Report include?
Tussell's 2026 Public Sector Framework Report includes analysis on:
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How the NHS, Local Gov't and Central Gov't are using framework agreements
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How the Strategic Suppliers utilise framework agreements
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What the Procurement Act and English Devolution mean for public sector framework usage
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Information on which frameworks unlock the keys to success in your market
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... and much more!
Download Tussell's 2026 Public Sector Frameworks Report
Tussell is the market's trusted source of insight into UK public procurement.
To see how Tussell can help suppliers do more business with government, and public bodies make smarter procurement decisions, click here.
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FAQ
Why are procurement frameworks so important in public sector sales?
Procurement frameworks are important in public sector sales because they are one of the primary routes through which govenment organisations buy goods and services. Being on the right frameworks often determines whether suppliers can access opportunities at all.
Which public sector frameworks should I join?
The right frameworks for your business will depend on your target accounts, sector, and business size. Not all frameworks are used equally in practice. Suppliers are most successful when they focus on frameworks and DPSs that are actively being used by their target buyers.
How do I get on the right procurement frameworks?
Getting on the right procurement frameworks starts with understanding which frameworks and DPSs will actually unlock opportunities in your market. Data-led analysis can help identify where buyers are spending and which frameworks are most active.
Once priority frameworks have been identified, suppliers should monitor upcoming framework opportunities and pre-tender notices for openings to join and shape the frameworks that matter most.
