Crown Commercial Service customer update: August 2019
Updated 13 August 2019
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1. GCF update
The Government Convergence Framework (GCF) is a Vodafone technology used by hundreds of public bodies, and CCS is leading the project to migrate users to replacement services.
We’ll soon be contacting all users to confirm their contract extension costs for 2019/20, or to discuss cancellation of core services. July’s invoices have been sent with associated credit notes.
Read the very latest in our July update here.
2. Team up and save
We can help our customers meet their requirements, while getting the best value, by teaming them up with others.
Our latest aggregation brought together six customers needing IT hardware, helping them to save £300,000. Read how they did it here.
3. Annual report and accounts
Crown Commercial Service annual report and accounts 2018 to 2019 are now available.
This document provides the Crown Commercial Service annual report and accounts of activity and services for April 2018 to March 2019.
4. G-Cloud 11 lives!
We are pleased to announce our G-Cloud 11 framework is now live and open for business with 4,200 suppliers.
G-Cloud gives public and third sector organisations a route to buy cloud-based services such as web hosting and cloud software from a single, central website. Learn more about it here.
5. Construction goes modular
Modular buildings can offer shorter build times and a cleaner construction site.
Find out about the other advantages and how you can access our framework by downloading our new brochure here.
6. Navigate transport tech with CCS
Buying transport technology can be complex and time consuming.
We can help - we have commercial agreements with over 75 suppliers in the transport industry. Read our blog setting out why procurement should be part of your transport project.
7. Legacy software support
Users of Microsoft and Java face significant legacy software support costs, and CCS has identified that some in the public sector may be among them.
We are looking to work with suppliers to mitigate commercial exposure, please read this article and complete our associated survey.
8. eSourcing is changing
CCS is changing its eSourcing service provider.
If you use the agreement to call-off contracts for your organisation’s own direct requirements, please learn more about the change and what you need to do next.
9. Network your networkers
The Public Sector Networks Summit events are a great opportunity for technology and networks professionals to… network!
The event will see telecoms policies discussed, case studies shared and connections made. Our experts will be taking part in the plenary sessions, you can visit us on our stand to learn all about our new Network Services 2 framework.
Register today for either London or Leeds
10. Smart Cities Roadshow
The Smart Cities UK Roadshow Series – Meeting City Challenges, brings together cities and towns to discuss their current social and economic challenges.
Stakeholders will be on hand to provide information on how to overcome some of the common issues facing local authorities. Read our article for more information and to register.
11. Sign up for digitech 19
Join us at digitech19, on 19 November in Manchester.
It is the UK’s largest gathering of public sector technology specialists and their technology procurement colleagues. Register for your free place today.
12. Upcoming webinars
12.1 Cisco Meraki on-demand tech webinars
As part of our expanded Cisco partnership you can now view on-demand webinars on the latest hot topics in tech including Wi-Fi 6 and SD-WAN.
Read more about how to access these useful webinars here
12.2 PMFDTS webinar
Our framework teams are hosting a webinar to help you solve your property and project management needs.
The 30 minute webinar will help you reduce costs, identify savings and maximise income opportunities.Please register here.
12.3 Tech webinar
We’ve a range of technology webinars taking place throughout the month - everything from Network Services 2 to G-Cloud 11.
Please see our listings page to view the full August schedule and to register for a place.
12.4 Vehicle hire webinar
Our travel agreement team hosts an introductory webinar on 21 August to provide an overview of our new vehicle hire agreement (RM6013) which launches in September. The webinar will help explain how you can access vehicle hire solutions through the agreement.
Don’t miss out. You can register for the webinar here.
13. Latest aggregation opportunities
13.1 Mobile voice and data services
Are you looking to make savings on mobile voice and data services for your organisation? Join our latest aggregation which runs until September 2019 by clicking here. ###IT hardware
Do you need to buy IT hardware such as laptops, desktops, monitors, peripherals, mobile handsets, tablets or servers for your organisation?
Join our latest aggregation to make savings for your organisation. Please complete our online form to take part or learn more.
13.2 Software-led technology solutions for local authorities
Are you a local authority looking to purchase software-led office systems such as app-related consultancy services, software support and maintenance, software licences, or maintenance services including development, testing and implementation of software updates?
Complete our online form to share your requirements with us and learn how you can save through aggregation.
13.3 Payroll services
Does your organisation need payroll services, or will your current contract be ending in the next four years? Complete our online form to share your requirements with us and learn how you can save through aggregation
14. New frameworks and updates
*Education Technology RM6103 is a new framework to help schools, colleges and universities buy ICT equipment and services. It replaces ICT Services for Education RM1050.
*Vehicle hire RM6013 is a new framework to replace Vehicle Hire Services RM1062 which will expire in September 2019.
15. Quick links
15.1 Public Procurement Review Service
You can view the latest Public Procurement Review Service results to see how the scheme is helping to improve procurement practices across the public sector and support our ambition to make doing business with government as easy as possible for small businesses.
15.2 Procurement policy
If you are looking for public procurement policy guidance please take a look at our public procurement policy page
Looking for a particular procurement policy note? View the collection of all procurement policy notes.
15.3 Procurement tools
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eSourcing log on Not yet registered? Find out how to register in our eSourcing guide.
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Purchasing Platform Not yet registered? Register and learn more about the current catalogues
16. Sign up for email alerts
You can sign up for immediate, daily or weekly email alerts which will tell you what we have added or updated on the GOV.UK website. It is a great way to stay up to date with the latest news and information from CCS.
Sign up for email alerts by providing your email address and selecting the frequency you wish to receive updates.
If you need further information about anything in this update please do not hesitate to contact us by email info@crowncommercial.gov.uk or call our customer service team on 0345 410 2222
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