We are introducing a new 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 […]
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Tackling single use plastics in the workplace this Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July, a global movement to tackle plastic pollution, serves as a reminder of the harmful role plastics play in our increasingly fragile natural environment. The government has stated it is committed to taking appropriate action addressing CSUP waste through a range of initiatives. The 25-year Environment Plan aims to eliminate avoidable plastics by […]
Expert support for your telecoms procurements
With a broad range of services available and many technical complexities, we understand that for buyers with a limited technical background, telecoms can be one of the most complex things to procure. Often, contracts cover a broad range of services with a high level of technical complexities, and it can be challenging to gain an […]
Conducting pre-tender market engagement virtually
Many public sector organisations and suppliers are now working remotely in response to COVID-19 – something that could remain the case for some time. This means that when you’re planning to run a procurement using a GCA agreement, any pre-tender market engagement exercises you do to gain valuable feedback from framework suppliers are more likely […]
Virtual training with Managed Learning Services
Like so many sectors, the impact of COVID-19 has forced learning and development suppliers to rapidly innovate. Knowledgepool is the single supplier on our Managed Learning Services framework. They have been working hard with their supply chain to replace classroom and face to face training with virtual training solutions. Over 90% of the courses on […]
Digital Inclusion and Support DPS launches to help online service users
Designed to help public and third sector organisations educate service users about accessing and using their services online, as well as developing digital skills, the new agreement builds on the existing Digital Training and Support framework. Following reviews of the core service elements required by customers, engaging with suppliers and without overlapping existing CCS frameworks, […]
Buy Facilities Management services online from CCS
Buyers from both central government and the wider public sector can access the online portal to purchase a range of facilities management services, covering everything from maintenance and cleaning to security and catering. The portal has been developed to provide a simplified procurement route to save customers time and allow them to focus on the […]
£105 million to keep rough sleepers safe: how we can help you
An announcement yesterday confirmed the release of further funding and we have developed an integrated solution that can be used in part or in full. For immediate temporary accommodation suppliers on our accommodation and travel framework will ensure you have 24/7 access to a hotel provider. Read the full details. For interim needs there are […]
PPNs: helping your organisation and the UK economy
It’s been a little over three months since the Cabinet Office, in response to coronavirus (COVID-19), put in place four powerful procurement policy notes (PPNs), 01/20, 02/20 03/20 and 04/20, to help the public sector buy urgently needed goods and services and accelerate early payment to suppliers. Now, more than ever, it is vital that […]
Crown Commercial Service and Google Cloud sign MoU to boost cloud innovation
The new agreement will allow you to take full advantage of technologies across the whole range of Google Cloud’s services and enterprise grade (large-scale) cloud solutions at a significantly discounted rate. These include services for infrastructure, analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), application modernisation, development, and collaboration solutions. Public sector organisations will also be able to use […]