An updated Technology Products online catalogue is now available on the Purchasing Platform. The catalogue gives you access to a range of IT hardware and software products through the new Technology Online Purchasing Content framework. This will replace the Technology Products 2 framework lot 6 catalogue when it expires on 31 October 2021. Until then, […]
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Our Supply and Fit of Tyres agreement helps the North West Ambulance Service stay on the road during COVID-19
North West Ambulance Service used our Supply and Fit of Tyres (RM3767) commercial agreement to fulfil their tyre requirements and ensure that their operational fleet stayed on the road, maintaining a ‘business as usual’ approach, during a time of unprecedented demand. The requirement North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) requires a supplier that can meet the challenging […]
New streamlined service for the recruitment of clinical and healthcare staff
The new Clinical and Healthcare Staffing framework from NHS Workforce Alliance offers trusts support in the recruitment of temporary clinical and healthcare staffing services through a single framework. Designed to limit confusion in the market and create a streamlined process, it is an expansion of the Collaborative Procurement Partnership (CPP) National Clinical Staffing and Crown […]
Changes to our frameworks in October
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 […]
Supporting the NHS COVID-19 response with temporary accommodation and other travel services
Crown Commercial Service travel agreements are available to support the NHS response to COVID-19 for NHS staff, key workers and other impacted communities to access secure accommodation at hotels and other accommodation venues, together with any additional travel service. Agreements available: RM6016 – Public Sector Travel and Venues Solutions: lot 4 and lot 5, more […]
How to prepare for a software audit and avoid excess charges
No organisation wants to be audited, but the fact is, you are likely to face an audit from a supplier at some point so it’s important to be prepared. This is particularly true for software consumers – anyone with a software supplier contract will be aware that they need to be careful to ensure license […]
CCS NHS Office Solutions becomes the first Tower to be awarded a 4th year-long extension by NHS Supply chain
In October 2017, Crown Commercial Service was awarded the contract to manage Tower 9 as part of the Department of Health Procurement Transformation Programme. The original contract was for 3 years with the option to apply for a first extension period of 12 months. Following a recent extension application, Supply Chain Coordination Ltd (SCCL) confirmed […]
Competitive, compliant, simple – what to expect from Print Marketplace
Designed for, and in consultation with, the public sector, Print Marketplace will provide a competitive, compliant and simple way to purchase print. We understand that across the public sector, print is something which is purchased by a variety of professions, each with differing requirements, knowledge and expertise. For this reason, Print Marketplace has been designed […]
Northumberland County Council saves £3.8 million on new fibre network
The requirement Northumberland County Council, acting on behalf of the North of Tyne Combined Authority, was awarded funding for a local full fibre network (LFFN) project by Building Digital UK (BDUK). A key outcome of the project was to provide gigabit capable fibre broadband to approximately 270 public sector buildings and sites in Northumberland. North […]
Penetration testing: protect your organisation against cyber attacks
Our Cyber Security Services 3 Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) was created in partnership with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to provide you with a route to market for essential cyber security services. These are particularly important in the current environment, with many of us working more remotely. The DPS, which has 117 suppliers (and […]