Guidance

Crown Commercial Service customer update: May 2019

Published 9 May 2019

This guidance was withdrawn on 4 September 2020

This article has been withdrawn because it’s over a year old.

1. Just the ticket for your travel plans

Will your travel contract end soon? If you’d like to switch to a new travel agreement, or put one in place for the first time, but aren’t sure which route to take, CCS can help point you in the right direction.

We can assist in ensuring a smooth transfer onto our Public Sector Travel and Venue Solutions (PSTVS) commercial agreement, and have even set out a few pointers here to help you on your way.

2. Apprenticeships

We’re putting the final touches to our Apprenticeship Training and Related Services dynamic purchasing system. Once it’s live, getting the right ESFA registered provider for your needs will be quicker and easier than ever.

So why not prepare for the launch by clicking here, where you’ll find useful links to a webinar, a video tutorial, a customer readiness checklist and even a sign up form.

3. Tech keeps pupils safe

Traffic monitoring equipment bought through our transport technology offering is helping to protect children on their way to and from school. Read how Leicestershire County Council is using in-car camera enforcement to protect young lives across the county.

4. FM fan? Watch the video!

We’ve made a short film for those who want to learn more about how our agreements can help meet your Facilities Management needs. Check out our video to see how your organisation can benefit from the range of services our suppliers can offer including cleaning, waste management, maintenance and more.

5. Fleet goes on the road

Our team of public sector fleet experts will be appearing at fleet events around the country over the next few weeks.

If you want to speak with them, or just find out more about how we are driving innovation and changing the way we think about fleet find out more here.

6. Get to the PSS Expo

The Public Sector Solutions Expo takes place in June and it could help you deliver smarter, better and more efficient public services. It connects suppliers with buyers and influencers from across local and central government, and the wider public sector.

CCS’s Simon Tse and Sam Ulyat will be speaking at the event. To learn more about how, by working together, we can meet the challenges ahead, book your place today.

7. Smart Places

The National Digital Conference 2019 is all about creating the UK’s smartest places through connectivity and innovation.

There will be presentations, an active exhibition, a chance to interact with exciting innovations and inspirational programmes at the Congress Centre in central London. To book a place at the June 20 event click here.

8. Upcoming webinars

8.1 Technology webinars

We all know that the technology landscape is fast-paced and constantly evolving. Whether you are an experienced tech buyer or new to this area, our upcoming webinars are a great way to hear from our commercial specialists and ensure that you are getting the best solution for your organisation.

Register for one of our webinars today.

8.2 Buildings webinars

Our framework teams are hosting a webinar to help you use CCS to find solutions to your property and project management needs. The 30 minute webinar will help you to both reduce costs and identify savings and income opportunities.

Register for our webinar today.

9. Latest aggregation opportunities

9.1 DAS

Local Authorities in need of software licenses, associated hardware, app-related consultancy services, software support, maintenance and more can now make expressions of interest via our Data and Applications Solutions offer.

If you’re a local authority, why not share your requirements with us

9.2 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.

9.3 IT hardware

If you need new IT equipment, you’re just in time to register for CCS’s IT hardware aggregation - it’s open for expressions of interest until 21 May 2019.

Please click here for further information.

9.4 Tech for education

Schools, colleges and universities still have time to register in our Tech for Education aggregation. Registration is open until 21 May 2019 and you can find out more about the process here.

9.5 Payroll services

Does your organisation need payroll services, or will your current contract be expiring soon? CCS’s Payroll Services aggregation is now open for expressions of interest. Please complete our online form if you think we can help you.

10. New frameworks and updates

*Modular Building Solutions RM6014 is now live, providing the public sector with a simple, low-cost way to address temporary and semi-permanent building requirements.

*Technology Services 2 RM3804 has been extended by the maximum permissible period of 2 years. The expiry date shall now be 5th September 2021. Visit the link for more information.

11. Quick links

11.1 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.

11.2 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.

11.3 Procurement tools

• eSourcing log on Not yet registered? Find out how to register in our eSourcing guide.

• Purchasing Platform Not yet registered? Register and learn more about the current catalogues

12. 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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