Strategic practices for the effective use of framework agreements in Chile

Once implemented by central purchasing bodies (CPBs), framework agreements are meant to be used autonomously by contracting authorities. However, without guidance or structured ordering processes, the potential efficiencies in the tendering process and the selection of suppliers could be put at risk. This chapter assesses country practices in supporting contracting authorities to make the most of existing framework agreements. It provides recommendations for ChileCompra on increasing the efficiency of the system and allowing contracting authorities to take informed purchasing decisions.