Here's a selection of the most commonly asked questions regarding Buying Solutions and Kinnarps agreement.
1. Who are Buying Solutions?
Buying Solutions is an Executive Agency of the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) in the Treasury.
They provide a professional procurement service to the public sector to enable organisations to deliver improved value for money in their commercial activities and provide professional support when it matters, advising on technical issues, energy saving and environmental improvements.
2. Who are Kinnarps?
Kinnarps is one of Europe's largest suppliers of office furniture and related services and one of six approved suppliers for Lot 1 (Office Furniture) within a pre-tendered agreement with Buying Solutions (referred to on this site as 'the agreement').
3. What is the agreement?
Buying Solutions set up pre-tendered framework agreements for a variety of goods and services. These contracts are advertised through the EC procurement process and once established allow public sector bodies to procure through them without the time consuming and costly necessity of tendering.
4. What are the benefits?
Buying Solutions states that "Our enhanced furniture framework agreement has sustainability at its heart, offering departments Quick Wins to comply with sustainability, environmental and workspace efficiency best practice and waste management legislation."
Put simply, we believe purchasing Kinnarps via the framework gives you:
- Peace of mind that you are choosing a tested, trusted and 'approved' supplier
- Guaranteed best value
- A simple route to sustainable and efficient furniture procurement.
and great Scandinavian furniture!
5. Why should I consider Kinnarps as a supplier?
Kinnarps has been working with public sector organisations for over 20 years and that experience helps us to understand and deliver solutions to the challenges you face. Above all we are renown for our sustainable credentials - see here - and our ability to provide a host of products and services - a one stop shop. Our strength and reliability make us an obvious choice as a no-risk, long-term partner.