SEWTAPS

The SEWTAPS framework was put in place by the Public Sector for the Public Sector. Its mission is to achieve best value arrangements through competitive procurement, whilst driving continuous improvement and best practice. The framework aims to maximise the Public Sector’s buying power and also ensure each £ spent enables regeneration and growth, enabling the delivery of social value and community benefits at both a local and national level. Dependable expertise for every project, easily procure the right consultants and professional services for your next construction, development or project. The framework provides simple, flexible and transparent access to 45 carefully selected providers, split across 11 different lots SEWTAPS allows access to a carefully selected choice of capable, financially stable contractors with a proven track record in the public sector. The framework allows you to benefit from easy access to UK compliant framework agreements for every project. The framework is open to all contracting authorities throughout all administrative regions of the UK (as defined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015) including but not limited to: Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, NHS Bodies and Local Authorities, including any successor to any of them in the exercise of their statutory or public functions. SEWTAPS is committed to socially responsible procurement and it is expected that buyers and suppliers on the framework will deliver social, economic, environmental and cultural wellbeing through: -Community benefits -Ethical employment -Supporting SME’s and -Boosting the local economy. The SEWTAPS framework commenced on 19th April 2021 to the 18th April 2025, for a period of 4 years, with option to extend to 18th April 2027.