Cromwell’s partnerships through framework agreements reflect our standing as a trusted and approved supplier to the public and private sectors. These relationships are built on a foundation of compliance, consistency, and quality, ensuring that customers can procure with confidence—knowing they are working with a supplier who meets rigorous pre-qualification standards.
Being part of established procurement frameworks enables Cromwell to contribute efficiently to sector goals, from delivering value-for-money solutions to supporting sustainability and circular economy initiatives. Our inclusion in these frameworks signals not only compliance with legislative and ethical procurement standards, but also a proactive approach to helping customers achieve their operational and environmental targets.
Working within frameworks also keeps us closely connected to the pulse of the industry. It enables regular engagement with procurement professionals and partner organisations, facilitating the sharing of best practices, alignment on key objectives, and a mutual understanding of emerging challenges. Through this close collaboration, Cromwell ensures our offering is not only compliant and cost-effective, but also responsive, innovative, and tailored to real-world needs.
Ultimately, our framework relationships are more than transactional—they represent long-term, strategic partnerships that drive collective progress across the supply chain.
ESPO specialise in providing a wide range of goods and services to the public sector.
The grew from humble roots, originally established in 1981 to support their member authorities with their procurement. Over 40 years later, they are now one of the largest PBOs in the country, serving all of England, Wales and Scotland.
Cromwell Polythene is proud to be an approved supplier on the EPH Frameworks, a trusted NHS and public sector procurement platform established by ESPO—one of the UK’s largest PBOs. This collaboration supports our commitment to delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions while streamlining procurement and promoting innovation, efficiency, and ethical practices across the healthcare sector.
Cromwell Polythene is proud to be an approved supplier under the National Procurement Service (NPS) for Wales, supporting public sector organisations with compliant, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions through a trusted framework established by ESPO—one of the UK’s largest PBOs. This partnership enables efficient, collaborative procurement while advancing social value, environmental responsibility, and consistent service across Wales.
Cromwell Polythene is an approved supplier under the Scotland Excel framework, supporting local authorities across Scotland with high-quality, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions. This trusted partnership aligns with Scotland Excel’s goals of efficient, compliant, and socially responsible procurement—enabling us to deliver ethical products, streamline processes, and contribute to resilient public services and community-focused outcomes.
Cromwell Polythene is an approved supplier to YPO—one of the UK’s largest public sector buying organisations—providing compliant, sustainable, and competitively priced products to public services including councils, schools, emergency services, and the NHS. This partnership simplifies procurement, ensures value and reliability, and supports shared goals around innovation, social value, and long-term sustainability.
