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Our new agreement to support digital transformation is now live
Our Digital Outcomes and Specialists 7 (DOS 7) agreement is now live. It replaces and consolidates 2 previous agreements: Digital Outcomes 6 (DOS 6) and Digital Specialists and Programmes (DSP). DOS 7 provides a single procurement solution for public sector organisations to design, build, test and deliver digital projects and services. This new agreement: brings […]
New centralised agreement for the procurement of adult education and training services in the UK goes live
The Adult Skills and Learning DPS [RM6348] will give public sector bodies access to all the training services they require in order to help the general public (adults and young people) develop the skills they need to gain employment, prepare for an apprenticeship or progress into further qualifications. Training is available regionally and nationally and […]
Call for evaluators for our new management consultancy agreement
We are looking for a group of volunteers from public sector organisations to help with the evaluation of our new Management Consultancy Framework (MCF4) agreement. This will replace MCF3. Evaluators are an important part of the procurement process and, in addition to playing an important role within CCS, becoming an evaluator counts towards your corporate […]
Episode 4 – Clemmie Smith, Deputy Director for Health and Education Workforce 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. Clemmie Smith Clemmie Smith is Deputy Director for Health and Education Workforce at Crown Commercial Service (CCS), with responsibility for workforce requirements relating to recruitment, flexible and temporary staffing […]
Face-to-face research: guidance for the safe use of viewing facilities
Lockdown restrictions are cautiously being eased across England and, as a result, face-to-face research and data collection activities that were stopped in their tracks last year are becoming viable options once more. In particular, viewing facilities have reopened as of 29 March 2021 and will allow for focus groups to meet and depth interviewing to […]
Commissioning research – sharing your pipeline with CCS and planning ahead
In March, the UK government brought in measures to control the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), with a complete lockdown stopping a large amount of face-to-face research and attendant fieldwork in its tracks. While restrictions are gradually being lifted, the uncertainty within the market is having a continued impact on the continuity and resourcing of face-to-face […]
New digital filtering tools for management consultancy and legal services
The tools are designed to guide you to capable suppliers by filtering by specialism and region of the UK. This will enhance the flexibility and simplicity of buying through the following frameworks: Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745) for objective advice in a number of areas, which may include the identification of options with recommendations as well […]
More graduates ‘Get into Teaching’ thanks to our Communication Services framework
The uncertainty coronavirus (COVID-19) has brought means those with responsibility for student recruitment are being forced to evaluate and optimise every area of their marketing and communications strategies. Many of our framework suppliers are experienced in delivering effective recruitment campaigns, to great impact, in challenging environments. In this case study, we explore how the Department […]
Communications Services and Campaign Solutions are extended
We’re extending the Campaign Solutions and Communication Services frameworks for up to 12 months. This decision is in response to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and follows careful consideration and engagement with stakeholders. Government communications and campaigns have a vital role to play in tackling coronavirus, and this must be our primary focus. The extensions will […]