CCS and DfE helped Nexus Multi Academy Trust secure affordable energy for its schools during the cost-of-living crisis. The new energy solution means children with severe learning disabilities across Sheffield and Nottingham can continue to access vital swimming therapy. Swimming for children with severe learning disabilities Swimming is an important therapy in schools for children […]
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New Crown Commercial Service partnership announced with NHS England to centralise energy purchasing and save the NHS £millions on gas and electricity
The transition to this centralised purchasing approach will deliver a number of benefits, and enable value for money efficiencies – allowing the NHS to reinvest into frontline services and patient care. The partnership follows a high-level review by NHS England of NHS trust’s energy contracts, the outcome of which revealed that there are over 200 […]
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 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 […]
Discover why UK SBS uses CCS to procure its energy efficiency requests
UK SBS provides end-to-end procurement services for its clients, owners, and partner organisations for Buildings and Energy, Professional Services, Digital, Data Technology and Goods & Self-Serve. The organisation aims to provide as much value to their customers as possible. In 2021, UK Shared Business Services (UK SBS) furthered its sustainability goals using the Crown Commercial […]
Crown Commercial Service announces the next-generation Demand Management and Renewables Agreement
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has awarded a new Demand Management and Renewables Agreement (RM6314), which aims to accelerate the UK’s net zero goals by helping improve the public sector’s energy consumption and efficiency. This new framework is one of 2 replacements for the current Heat Network and Electricity Generation Assets (HELGA) DPS Agreement. The other […]
How we helped public sector customers save an estimated £627 million on their energy bills
In September 2022 the UK Government announced a support package for business consumers of energy, which included the public sector, called The Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS). This package was designed to shield consumers from exceptionally high wholesale commodity prices on consumption billed between 1 October 2022 and 31 March 2023. The scheme was passed […]
Discover why UK Research and Innovation returns to CCS to support its sustainability plan
In 2021, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) furthered its sustainability goals using the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets (HELGA) agreement. The quick and simple procurement process allowed the UKRI estates and facilities management team to install two solar ultraviolet (UV) installations. UKRI actively considers opportunities to further its sustainability strategy. […]
CCS launches new Supply of Energy 2 agreement
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is pleased to announce the award of our new and improved energy agreement – Supply of Energy 2. This agreement will become the biggest energy contract ever awarded in the public sector, and is expected to supply up to £51 billion of electricity and gas – saving central government and wider […]