JCT Framework Agreement 2016 (FA)

JCT’s Framework Agreement is designed for use by employers who procure work on a regular basis and want to capture the benefits of long-term relationships within the supply chain. It is often also suitable for use where a partnering or collaborative approach is desired on a project that might be more representative of another procurement method.

• It can be used for the procurement of works over a period of time
• It can be used not only between employers and their contractors/suppliers, but also by contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers who are sub-letting to others in the supply chain
• It can be used with most standard forms of construction contracts, engineering contracts, or sub-contracts
• It can be used where compliance with the public procurement rules is required
• It can be used just on a single project, where engendering a collaborative approach is desired