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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How open frameworks benefit public sector buyers
Under Public Contracts Regulations 2015 regulations, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework agreements operated as ‘closed’ frameworks. This means that once a framework is awarded, no new suppliers are able to join that agreement to offer products, goods or services to public sector buyers. They normally remain closed for a maximum period of 4 years (8 […]
Call for evaluators for the latest iteration of the Facilities Management and Security Services agreement
We are looking for evaluation support from our public sector customers for the newest iteration of the Facilities Management and Security Services agreement (RM6378). Invitation to tender (ITT) is launching in early September 2025. This is a great opportunity to assist cross-government commercial colleagues and be part of a group of experienced professionals. The evaluation […]
CCS recognised for providing high quality public service
We’re pleased to announce that CCS has achieved a ‘Best’ rating (over 90%) in the most recent Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework (CCIAF) review. The CCIAF is a requirement introduced by the Cabinet Office in 2021 for all relevant public bodies to assess themselves against publicly available procurement standards. The standards define how all Government […]
What buyers need to know about the new National Procurement Policy Statement
The UK Government published a new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS) which came into effect on 24 February 2025 alongside the Procurement Act 2023. This strategic statement lays out the key objectives public sector organisations should look to achieve when they spend public money through procurement. Contracting authorities must “have regard” to the NPPS when […]
New green energy agreement launched, offering price stability for sustainable power across UK public sector
A new commercial agreement from Crown Commercial Service (CCS), entitled the Provision of Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), gives central government and wider public sector organisations direct access to UK-based renewable energy and competitive long-term contracts with suppliers. Procured under PCR 2015, the innovative agreement offers a unique combination of renewable energy sourcing, long-term fixed pricing, […]
How CCS is supporting SME involvement in public sector AI procurement
Earlier this year, the Government announced its decision to take forward all recommendations set out in the independent report ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’, commissioned by Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The purpose of the plan is to ‘ramp up’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption across the […]
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 24-25 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 services. With […]
Call for evaluators for our new marketplace solution
We are calling for volunteers from public sector organisations to support the evaluation of the new The Marketplace solution. This agreement will replace the current Tail Spend Solution. Evaluators are a key part of the process to deliver the procurement on time. We are looking for volunteers across the Civil Service to evaluate bids that […]
Our latest agreement for back office software solutions, with increased opportunities for SMEs, is launched
The Back Office Software 2 [RM6285] agreement will provide a route to market for any UK public sector organisation wishing to purchase Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for back office applications, either in the cloud, on-premise or hybrid. The agreement will replace the incumbent Back Office Software [RM6194] agreement, which expires in April 2025. […]