In June of 2021, Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/21 was released by the Cabinet Office. The requirements outlined in PPN 06/21 have created an opportunity for all of us to work towards the same goal of achieving net zero by 2050. We are working to optimise your supply chain to ensure you can maximise your […]
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Latest IT hardware aggregation saves customers 21%
The requirement 5 customers including a charity, a fire and rescue service, a local council, an NHS organisation and a central government department took part in our most recent IT hardware aggregation. They needed a wide range of IT hardware including: laptops and desktops mice and keyboards monitors asset tagging services image loading services The […]
How to carry out early market engagement successfully
NB: This article was originally published on 30 June 2022. All information was correct at the time of writing, but may not be fully applicable following the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. Early market engagement provides the foundation for a successful procurement by helping buyers make fully informed decisions. What is “early market engagement”? […]
Cumbria County Council develops open source website publishing platform to help local authorities deliver digital transformation
Background Using a grant from the Local Digital Collaboration Unit’s Local Digital Fund, Cumbria County Council took on the lead role for the beta phase of the LocalGov Drupal project. LocalGov Drupal is a community of developers, content designers and digital leaders from local councils across the UK. They have collaborated to develop a best […]
G-Cloud computing initiative marks 10-year anniversary
£1.5 billion in commercial benefits has been achieved for public sector customers through our G-Cloud framework since its launch in 2012. The G-Cloud agreement supports the Government’s Cloud First policy, which was introduced in 2013 to encourage public sector organisations to evaluate and pursue cloud-based services, which are less costly than on-premises alternatives. Over […]
Customer newsletters for July
Welcome to our monthly newsletters. You can read the latest news most relevant to the sector you work in by selecting the appropriate link below: health local government central government and arm’s length bodies schools and academies universities and colleges devolved (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) charities housing associations police and emergency services If you don’t currently receive our […]
7 customers save £1.7 million on mobile voice and data services
The requirement Buying mobile voice and data services is often a routine purchase for many customers, regularly resulting in varied contract end dates from having to acquire individual mobile phones at different times. This can create a barrier to switching suppliers to gain a better value and quality service for customers. At CCS, our technology […]
When and how to run a further competition in procurement
NB: This article was originally published on 27 May 2023. All information was correct at the time of writing, but may not be fully applicable following the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. Running a further competition ensures you get the best solution and competitive pricing for what you need. As discussed in a previous […]
Academy schools group implements social value with cleaning contract
Updated: September 2023 Ark is an education charity based in the UK, working to improve educational achievement in areas of disadvantage. Ark also develops ventures that benefit teachers, pupils and the education system as a whole. Their work extends beyond the classroom to help transform lives by collaborating with their suppliers to deliver world-class services […]
Customer newsletters for May
Welcome to our monthly newsletters. You can read the latest news most relevant to the sector your work in by selecting the appropriate link below: health local government central government and arm’s length bodies schools and academies universities and colleges devolved (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) charities housing associations police and emergency services If you don’t currently receive our […]