This article originally appeared in the February / March 2021 edition of Public Sector Executive Even before the events of the last 12 months, technology, demographic, and social changes were making it increasingly difficult for the public sector to attract and retain talent. The combined effects of low unemployment rates, skills shortages, digital transformation, and […]
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How our Technology Products and Associated Services framework helped Defra improve brand awareness
The requirement Defra was looking for software as a solution (SaaS) to replace their existing social media monitoring platform, as they had concerns about the reliability of the data, breadth and depth of analytical capability and lack of support. The department wanted to improve their social media strategy and was looking for: a better understanding […]
Changes to our frameworks in February
Welcome to our monthly framework update to help you with your procurement planning. We will publish it online each month and also share it in our newsletters and on our social media channels. The update provides a brief summary of what has been awarded, extended or expired during the previous month. It also outlines what […]
Workplace collaboration solutions to help you transform the way you work
We’ve been busy developing a new dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for audio visual (AV) technical design and consultancy services, and it is now live giving you access to the expert support you need with this sophisticated technology. Designed for customers with complex needs – in either design or scale, it is a direct and easy […]
Office Supplies: aggregated eAuction opportunity
We recognise that with budgets and resources more squeezed than ever, procuring public sector office supplies and equipment is no easy task. At CCS, we offer a complimentary aggregation service, also known as collective buying, to help take some of the pressure off. By combining the similar needs of customers from across the public sector, […]
The Construction Playbook: what is it and what does it mean for you?
In this blog, John Welch, Deputy Director Construction explains what The Construction Playbook is, what this means for wider public sector organisations and how it can transform and drive success in your buildings projects. What is The Construction Playbook? The Construction Playbook has been co-developed and endorsed by the Construction Leadership Council and wider industry. […]
Help shape our new Estate Management Services agreement
At CCS, we’re committed to developing agreements that add power to your procurement. Whether that’s simplifying the process to give you more time to focus on your priorities, maximising your contract to buy more consciously or helping you achieve better value. As such, we are looking for volunteers to support the evaluation of the new […]
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence save over £250,000 on laptops and docking stations
The requirement The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) wanted to buy a large volume of laptops and docking stations for their staff. The equipment was needed to facilitate a move to smarter working and relocation to an office in London, which was being shared with 4 other arm’s length bodies of the […]
New, improved apprenticeship training marketplace coming soon
About the marketplace The marketplace will help you use your apprenticeship levy funds to access training solutions and meet your statutory apprenticeship targets. The electronic filtering system makes it simple to find suitable Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) registered apprenticeship training and end-point assessment suppliers. Suppliers can join or update their service offering at […]
Changes to our frameworks in January
Welcome to our monthly framework update to help you with your procurement planning. We will publish it online each month and also share it in our newsletters and on our social media channels. The update provides a brief summary of what has been awarded, extended or expired during the previous month. It also outlines what […]