The Construction Playbook proposes a new 'gold standard for frameworks' which 'will enable contracting authorities to easily identify those frameworks which meet best practices and embody the principles and policies set out in this Playbook' (p.43).
Public sector clients and framework providers who lead 20 current frameworks and framework alliances have shared details of their strategies, procurement processes, contracts and management practices. These frameworks and framework alliances demonstrate many components of a Gold Standard and their clients, managers and suppliers are well placed to take the next steps recommended in this review.
Over 100 other clients, framework providers, regulators, good practice bodies, contractors, specialists, architects, engineers, project managers, surveyors, lawyers and advisers have contributed to this review. Details of the review process and the participants are set out in Annex 1. Participants have shared constructive proposals and case studies drawn from their experience of current contractor and consultant frameworks. Their contributions have highlighted how current practices can drive successful outcomes from current frameworks, and how other practices can impede progress. Their guidance has been taken into account when framing the components of a Gold Standard for frameworks and framework contracts.