Northern Education Trust is a multi-academy trust with 21 academies across the North East, Yorkshire and North West. This case study looks at how the multi-academy trust improved recruitment using a managed service provider. Before this, they were using more than 50 different agencies across their 21 sites to recruit temporary staff. As Katie Spraggon, […]
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Network Homes save 38% using mobile voice and data aggregation
The requirement Network Homes was looking to replace a number of mobile voice and data contracts, all with various start/end dates, with one consolidated contract. It felt a new contract would bring with it better terms and an opportunity to refresh the overall approach to the supplier account management. The solution The Crown Commercial Service […]
Virtual events – a new reality
CCS Live was our first virtual event featuring our Chief Executive Simon Tse addressing over 600+ staff using our new platform provided by Glasgows, who won the further competition through our Communication Services Framework (RM3796). Originally we planned a face-to-face all staff event but due to the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), we transformed it into […]
Arts Council England save over £220,000 when procuring Facilities Management services through CCS
The requirement Arts Council England (ACE) develops and invests in artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people’s lives, supporting a range of activities across arts, museums and libraries – from theatre to digital art, reading to dance, music to literature, and crafts to collections. ACE was looking to contract with one supplier to provide facilities […]
NHS Lancashire Procurement Cluster save £25,000 on permanent recruitment campaign
The NHS Lancashire Procurement Cluster (LPC) is a collaborative procurement and supply chain service. They represent Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Last year they wanted to recruit 4 new procurement managers to support their ambitious, strategic procurement agenda. LPC struggled to fill these roles […]
CCS support Leeds City Council’s Clean Air Zone solution
The requirement In 2015, the government revealed plans to improve air quality in cities, with the introduction of five Clean Air Zones (CAZ), to be operational by 2020. One of these Clean Air Zones was to be introduced in the City of Leeds. Improving air quality is a government priority; The Royal College of Physicians […]
12 customers save £2 million on mobile voice and data services
The requirement Purchasing mobile voice and data services is often a routine purchase for many organisations and regularly results in multiple contract end dates due to having to acquire individual mobile phones at different times. This can also create a barrier to switching suppliers to gain better value, as potential savings may be reduced or […]
17 customers set to save over £2.7 million on mobile voice and data services
Background By bringing together customers with similar mobile voice and data service requirements, we are able to run aggregated further competitions to help them achieve more competitive pricing, improved terms and an increased level of savings, compared to direct award or customers conducting individual further competitions. The solution Our aggregation team regularly run further competitions […]
DfI saves time buying traffic monitoring cameras
The requirement Belfast Rapid Transit (BRT) is an innovative and ambitious project to create a new and dynamic public transport system for Belfast. BRT uses high-quality buses, known as Gliders, to provide a modern, comfortable environment for passengers. It also incorporates real-time information systems for easier journey planning. The speed, reliability and comfort of the […]
Leicestershire County Council enforces school parking scheme with transport technology
The requirement Back in September 2018, a trial was launched across the county called the School Keep Clear Project, aiming to combat the issue that parents, residents and teachers experienced with inconsiderate parking outside schools during the school run. Parking outside schools can be dangerous due to increasing traffic congestion as well as inconsiderately parked […]