The advantage is to be part of an efficient procurement and delivery team with streamlined processes, offering better value for money and easy access to framework contractors without the need for contractors to fulfil onerous tendering requirements before work is allocated.

In the framework, all parties endeavour to realise gains.  These gains include reductions in cost and time and improved quality through

• improved predictability of product and product quality
• aggregated purchasing and economies of scale
• standardised and streamlined processes with continuous feedback and performance improvement
• joining common projects across the region into programmes of work
• efficient resource deployment
• shared skills and knowledge
• early supplier involvement and reduced aborted work
• reduced burden, cost and time of procurement
• meaningful and consistent engagement of the whole supply chain
• high visibility of on coming workflow
• smooth and consistent flow of works to the market

It also has the added bonus of reducing demands on smaller authorities and brings the benefits within their reach.