A procurement framework gives eligible public-sector organisations an established route to buy services, with suppliers, terms and processes already defined.
dbfb supports recognised routes covering connectivity, communications, digital infrastructure, social housing innovation and connected care. Our team can help you compare the options and understand which route best fits your needs.
FINDING THE RIGHT ROUTE
The right route depends on your organisation, the services required, the relevant lot or category and the procurement process your team needs to follow. We begin with those points before mapping the requirement to a framework.
AVAILABLE FRAMEWORKS
Each framework supports different buyers, service areas and procurement routes. Eligibility, current scope, lot selection, call-off requirements and dbfb access should always be confirmed before procurement begins.
The summaries give a quick guide to where each route may fit, helping you narrow the options before checking the detail.
Public-sector framework covering network and telecom services, including connectivity, communications, IoT and smart infrastructure.
Health and care innovation route supporting areas such as connected care, digital wellbeing, virtual care and community health technology..
Social housing procurement route supporting digital housing, connected care, tenant wellbeing and smart-property projects.
Public-sector procurement route offering a broad range of framework solutions across technology and service requirements.
Supplier assurance
Framework access is one part of the procurement process. Your team may still need to review certifications, policies, ESG information, insurance and other supplier evidence before a contract is awarded or a service begins.
Our Certifications and supplier assurance page brings that information together and explains how we support procurement, compliance and onboarding reviews.
Review recognised standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and Good Business Charter certification, with current evidence available for your supplier assessment.
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Access key policies, our Carbon Reduction Plan, Modern Slavery Statement and wider ESG information when they form part of your procurement requirements..
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Request insurance details, social-value information and other supplier documents needed to complete your organisation's checks.
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PUBLIC SECTOR SOLUTIONS
A framework provides the procurement route. The service still needs to solve the right problem. Explore the public-sector solutions dbfb supports across housing, health, care, connectivity and communications.
Use connected technology and remote insight to support care teams and help people live more independently.
Learn moreConnect public buildings, venues and shared spaces with reliable WiFi, visitor services and useful data.
Learn moreUse connectivity and local partnerships to improve access, support growth and strengthen communities.
Learn moreConnect homes, assets and housing teams to improve property insight, maintenance and tenant support.
Learn moreUse inclusive technology to improve access, support wellbeing and keep people connected to essential services.
Learn moreKeep frontline teams connected with secure, resilient technology built around critical public services.
Learn moreRESPONSIBLE PROCUREMENT
Public-sector procurement often considers the buying route, supplier standards, environmental responsibilities and social value together. The information below gives procurement and compliance teams the supporting evidence behind those areas, helping build a clearer picture of dbfb as a supplier without repeating framework detail already covered elsewhere.
Review the standards, policies, insurance, accreditations and supporting evidence that help procurement, compliance and governance teams assess dbfb as a supplier.
This gives you a clearer view of the controls, assurance and documentation available to support due diligence and supplier approval.
See how we manage environmental impact, governance, carbon reduction and wider responsible-business commitments across our operations.
This includes the practical steps, policies and targets that support more sustainable working practices and help evidence social and environmental responsibility during procurement.
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Tell us what you need to procure, who it will support and any route being considered. We can help identify the right framework and evidence for the next stage.