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 […]
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 […]
New digital filtering tools for management consultancy and legal services
The tools are designed to guide you to capable suppliers by filtering by specialism and region of the UK. This will enhance the flexibility and simplicity of buying through the following frameworks: Management Consultancy Framework (RM3745) for objective advice in a number of areas, which may include the identification of options with recommendations as well […]
Social distancing solutions and much more from our new Furniture framework
This new agreement can support your organisation as you plan to reopen amid the new measures that have been put in place by the government, as well as your more general needs, from secure to recycled furniture. Listed suppliers are offering a range of products including protective screens, hand sanitiser stations and temperature screening booths, […]