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Aggregation: GovSpec end user device aggregation 04, 2027
Webinar: G-Cloud 14 What can I buy and how can I buy it?
CCS and DfE keep vital therapy going for children with severe learning disabilities
CCS and DfE helped Nexus Multi Academy Trust secure affordable energy for its schools during the cost-of-living crisis. The new energy solution means children with severe learning disabilities across Sheffield and Nottingham can continue to access vital swimming therapy. Swimming for children with severe learning disabilities Swimming is an important therapy in schools for children […]
Help shape our Construction Professional Services 2 agreement
We are looking for assessment support from our public sector customers for the Construction Professional Services 2 agreement (RM6356). This agreement will replace the existing Construction Professional Services agreement (RM6165). Assessors are an important part of the procurement process. In addition to playing an important role within CCS, becoming an assessor counts towards your corporate […]
Call for evaluators for the latest iteration of the Facilities Management and Security Services agreement
We are looking for evaluation support from our public sector customers for the newest iteration of the Facilities Management and Security Services agreement (RM6378). Invitation to tender (ITT) is launching in early September 2025. This is a great opportunity to assist cross-government commercial colleagues and be part of a group of experienced professionals. The evaluation […]
How CCS is supporting SME involvement in public sector AI procurement
Earlier this year, the Government announced its decision to take forward all recommendations set out in the independent report ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’, commissioned by Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The purpose of the plan is to ‘ramp up’ Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption across the […]
CCS to showcase digital innovation at DigiGov Expo 2025
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) will host a dedicated pavilion at this year’s DigiGov Expo, the UK’s largest public sector technology event, taking place at ExCeL London on 24-25 September 2025. The new CCS Pavilion will bring together technology suppliers and public sector buyers, creating opportunities to explore innovative solutions that can transform public services. With […]
Call for evaluators for our new marketplace solution
We are calling for volunteers from public sector organisations to support the evaluation of the new The Marketplace solution. This agreement will replace the current Tail Spend Solution. Evaluators are a key part of the process to deliver the procurement on time. We are looking for volunteers across the Civil Service to evaluate bids that […]
Supplier assurance: having confidence in your suppliers
NB: This article was originally published on 20 February 2025. All information was correct at the time of writing, but may not be fully applicable following the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. What is supplier assurance in procurement and why is it necessary? Most organisations rely upon suppliers to deliver products, systems, and services. […]