We are looking for assessment support from our public sector customers for the Construction Professional Services 2 agreement (RM6356). This agreement will replace the existing Construction Professional Services agreement (RM6165). Assessors are an important part of the procurement process. In addition to playing an important role within CCS, becoming an assessor counts towards your corporate […]
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Our new CEO, Sam Ulyatt sets out her vision and priorities for CCS
Can you tell us a bit about yourself, your background and your journey to becoming CEO for Crown Commercial Service (CCS)? I started my working career as an apprentice in chemical manufacturing and so I didn’t ‘grow up’ in the civil service. I joined in 2016 – as a Commercial Director for CCS. Because I’d […]
£3.5 billion of central government spend given to small businesses last year
CCS, the UK’s biggest public procurement organisation, reported £3.52 billion (16.7%) of central government spend directly with 1,525 Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) over the last year, as we continue our goal to support SMEs. CCS publishes accounts for 2023/4 CCS today published its annual report and accounts for 2023/2024, which show the rise of […]
What is a ‘call-off’ contract and how to get the process right
NB: This article was originally published on 24 July 2024. All information was correct at the time of writing, but may not be fully applicable following the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. What is a call-off? We know that public sector procurement terminology can be confusing. We often get asked by buyers and suppliers […]
Episode 1 – John Welch, Deputy Director for Construction at Crown Commercial Service
Our experts discuss the topical themes and debates in public procurement right now. They also share their own experiences as leaders of the government commercial profession. John Welch John Welch is Deputy Director for Construction at Crown Commercial Service (CCS) with responsibility for common goods and services across construction categories. He and his team help […]
5 steps to becoming a CCS supplier
NB: This article was originally published on 25 January 2024. All information was correct at the time of writing, but may not be fully applicable following the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. Could your organisation become a supplier to the public sector? The public sector spends £billions each year procuring goods and services from […]
How local authorities can harness the power of national procurement to meet local objectives
NB: This article was originally published on 14 August 2023. All information was correct at the time of writing, but may not be fully applicable following the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. Local authorities are at the forefront of regeneration and placemaking, delivering projects which support a thriving local economy or address other priority […]
Record £3.8 billion commercial benefits delivered though Crown Commercial Service agreements
CCS agreements provide public sector bodies with a choice of approved suppliers who offer the best value, leveraging the scale of public sector demand. By using these agreements, public sector customers can achieve commercial benefits such as reduced costs compared to market prices and better value in contract terms and conditions. Results The newly published […]
How to put national buying power to work for local regeneration and placemaking initiatives
Regeneration and placemaking are crucial aspects of economic development. It usually involves civic projects intended to promote economic growth and improve the quality of life, typically requiring substantial investment in capital and infrastructure in the local area. Regeneration projects vary and can be as diverse as the creation of new leisure and tourist facilities, the […]
How Crown Commercial Service can help tackle energy inefficiency in social housing
In the UK, housing associations collectively provide homes to around 6 million people – nearly 1 in 10 of the total population. Given the scale of social housing, housing associations can play a significant role in helping to meet the UK’s net zero goals. Here’s why: On a residency basis, households are bigger emitters of […]