Machine generated contents note: Part I. Framework Agreements: Basic Definitions, Main Economic Forces and International Experience: 1. Introduction; 2. Basic taxonomy of framework agreements; 3. Some key economic dimensions in framework agreements; 4. The economic analysis of framework agreements; 5. International experience in framework agreements procedures; 6. International experience on framework agreements operated by centralised purchasing agencies; Part II. Fostering Competition and Preventing Collusion in Framework Agreements: 7. Promoting effective competition and enhancing outcomes in framework agreements; 8. Integrity concerns in framework agreements; 9. Addressing risks of collusion; Part III. The Design of Framework Agreements: 10. The design of framework agreements; 11. Framework agreements for centralised procurement; 12. Policy and regulatory issues.