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 […]
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eRostering, HR and payroll solutions join the Workforce Alliance
Having the right software systems in place can reassure staff that your trust is supporting them in the day to day challenges they face, whether that is eRostering or payroll or staff bank management. This is why lot 3a of our Data and Application Solutions (DAS) framework for Enterprise Applications for Health has joined the […]
NHS Lancashire Procurement Cluster save £25,000 on permanent recruitment campaign
The NHS Lancashire Procurement Cluster (LPC) is a collaborative procurement and supply chain service. They represent Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, East Lancashire NHS Trust and Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Last year they wanted to recruit 4 new procurement managers to support their ambitious, strategic procurement agenda. LPC struggled to fill these roles […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Security solutions for a COVID-secure workplace
Thermal cameras for temperature screening Using infrared technology, thermal cameras can detect radiating heat from a body to provide an estimated core body temperature. These cameras are an extremely powerful tool, often deployed by firefighters to track smouldering embers and police to search for out-of-sight suspects. Technology has been developed in several formats from hand-held […]