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A framework is awarded to several contractors on a UK-wide basis, following OJEU, selection and award on the "most economically advantageous" basis. The contractors provide a range of services within categories, such as building, plumbing and electrical services. Hourly rates, call-out charges and levels of quality are set under the framework agreement. When a call-off is required, the authority goes to the contractor providing the "most economically advantageous" offer, on the basis of the original award criteria, for the particular need. There is no need for a mini-competition in this case, as the terms do not need to be refined. An alternative approach might be to award a framework to a single contractor for each region.