Our latest technology services framework is called RM6190 Technology Services 4. It will replace RM6100 Technology Services 3 which expires in March 2026. The new Technology Services 4 framework goes live on 12 December 2025. Technology Services 4 provides a flexible way for public sector organisations to buy technology services. This will help support digital […]
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CCS to showcase digital innovation at DigiGov Expo 2025
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will host a dedicated pavilion at this year’s DigiGov Expo, the UK’s largest public sector technology event, taking place at ExCeL London on 24 to 25 September 2025. The new CCS Pavilion will bring together technology suppliers and public sector buyers, creating opportunities to explore innovative solutions that can transform public […]
New agreement helps accelerate access to space technology innovation
A new commercial agreement from Crown Commercial Service (CCS) developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Defence (MOD), gives the UK public sector access to CCS’s first Dynamic Market for space-related technologies, maximising the flexibilities under the new Procurement Act 2023. A new procurement approach to space-related technology The space sector is extremely important to […]
Crown Commercial Service announces a new Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft UK, replacing the Digital Transformation Arrangement 21 (DTA21)
SPA24, which replaces the expiring Digital Transformation Arrangement 21 (DTA21) and will take effect on 1 November 2024, offers access to enhanced value across Microsoft’s portfolio of products and services to eligible public sector organisations, regardless of the size of the organisation or the procurement route used. SPA24, which will take effect on 1 November […]
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 3 – Dr Philip Orumwense, CBE, Commercial Director and Chief Procurement Officer for Technology 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. Dr Philip Orumwense, CBE Dr Philip Orumwense is the Commercial Director and Chief Procurement Officer for Technology at Crown Commercial Service (CCS) with responsibility for common goods and services […]
Webinar: Technology Products and Associated Services 2 – buyers
This webinar is aimed at customers interested in RM6098 Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2). We will walk you through what TePAS 2 has to offer. This will include an overview of the new agreement, lot structure (what you can buy), benefits, routes to market (how you can buy), guidance and support.
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 […]