Framework agreements are pre-approved supplier lists for specific categories of goods or services. Once you're on a framework, public sector buyers can award contracts directly or via mini-competitions without full OJEU procurement processes. Popular frameworks include G-Cloud (digital services), Crown Commercial Service frameworks, and regional public sector frameworks. The effort to get onto a framework is significant, but once approved, you have access to multiple buyers and simplified procurement. Framework applications typically open annually—plan ahead and ensure your submission is comprehensive.