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New CCS RM6347 agreement to modernise and digitalise UK transport systems

CCS launches RM6347 to modernise UK transport with EV infrastructure, smart ticketing, and digital solutions, simplifying public-sector procurement for a greener, smarter future.

Burges Salmon named as supplier on Lot 2 and Lot 5 of the Crown Commercial Service’s Legal Panel for Government agreement

Independent UK law firm Burges Salmon, which has a significant presence in Edinburgh, has been appointed to the Crown Commercial Service's (CCS) Legal Panel for Government agreement (RM6360).

Public sector buyers: 5 key guidelines for public sector AI procurement

Crown Commercial Service explains how to effectively procure AI, with guidance for public sector buyers.

New Government RM6360 Legal Panel streamlines access to specialist services

The RM6360 Legal Panel for Government has been launched to provide central government departments with an easier and more efficient route to commissioning legal expertise.

CCS invests £180,000 to help councils tackle climate change through SIP

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is increasing its commitment to helping local Government address the climate crisis with an additional £180,000 investment in the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Sustainability Improvement Programme (SIP).

UK Government launches G-Cloud 15 framework

The UK’s Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has announced the launch of G-Cloud 15 (GC15), the next iteration of the government’s flagship cloud-services framework.

Government boost for small business: CCS launches new SME action plan

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has unveiled its latest Small and Medium-sized Enterprise (SME) Action Plan, signalling a renewed commitment to reducing barriers and increasing opportunities for smaller firms to win public sector contracts.

UK public sector gets new access to print and digital workflow services under £900m CCS framework

A new procurement framework has been launched to provide the UK public sector with better access to multifunctional devices (MFDs), managed print services, digital workflow solutions, and cloud-based technologies.

New MCF4 agreement offers better access to management consultancy for the public sector

UK public sector organisations now have access to more accredited management consultancy providers through the newly launched Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4).

The UK public sector now has better access to space innovation through CCS agreement

A Space Technology Solutions agreement developed by Crown Commercial Service (CCS) in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will change how the UK public sector receives space-related technologies.

Simplifying public sector cloud solutions: G-Cloud agreement benefits

Learn how CCS's G-Cloud agreement enables businesses of all sizes to provide cloud computing services to the public sector.

Public sector procurement: How open frameworks benefit public sector buyers

The new Procurement Act 2023 introduces "open frameworks," revolutionising public sector buying. These flexible agreements, unlike traditional closed frameworks, allow new suppliers to join throughout their up to eight-year lifespan, fostering greater competition, innovation, and value for money.

CCS achieves top rating in government Commercial Standards Assessment (CCIAF)

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) have secured themselves a "Best" rating in the latest Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework (CCIAF) review, scoring over 90% in a rigorous evaluation of commercial practices across the UK public sector.

Explaining open frameworks and their opportunities for the public sector

Crown Commercial Service provides an explanation of open frameworks and the opportunities they present for the public sector.

Intelligent document processing: Transforming public sector efficiency

Given the challenges public sector organisations face with excessive paperwork, Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) offers a solution to enhance efficiency by automating document capture, extraction, classification, and decision-making.

CCS launches power purchase agreement to drive public sector net zero goals

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has released a new commercial framework to provide central government and other public sector bodies with direct access to renewable energy via long-term, fixed-price contracts.

Why G-Cloud 14 is more than a catalogue of ‘shiny new toys’

Nick Denning, CEO of IT consultancy Diegesis and veteran of multiple successful digital transformation projects, looks at how G-Cloud 14 can help to secure day-to-day operations while delivering digital innovations.

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