Crown Commercial Service customer update: September 2019
Published 10 September 2019
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1. Hire with added value - social value
Our new Public Sector Vehicle Hire Solutions framework RM6013 leads the way and comes with social value included.
Whatever your social value priority - environmental, economic or social - read our blog to find out how it could benefit your organisation.
2. We’re fighting modern slavery
Our supply chains should be free from modern slavery.
A UK Government strategy has identified actions to ensure the issue is tackled. You can read about what CCS has been doing in our blog.
3. Communications billing errors
Are you looking to track and control your telecom and IT estate to reduce costs and improve business intelligence?
Our latest whitepaper ‘The cost of doing nothing’ will help you identify common billing errors across your IT and telecom estates, and explain how TEM could be the solution. Download it today.
4. Team up and save
We can develop aggregated competitions which allow customers to make important savings. Read more about how 12 of our customers saved £1.55 million on mobile voice and data services.
5. Are you winter ready?
Are your facilities prepared for everything that the autumn and winter weather will throw at them?
Check out our latest facilities management blog for tips on draught-proofing, gutter clearance, lighting, security and more.
6. Take a fresh look at modular buildings
Our new Modular Building Solutions framework is flexible yet compliant and structured specifically to meet the needs of all public sector buyers.
If you’re looking for a simple, low-cost way to address your building requirements watch our short film to find out more.
7. Book now for digitech19
More than 50 exhibitors have been confirmed for November’s digitech19 event - the technology and procurement showcase for the public sector.
Secure your complimentary place now at the public sector’s largest tech event.
8. Network your networkers
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
9. Upcoming webinars
9.1 Tech webinars
We’ve a range of technology webinars coming up in September on subjects including Spark, G-Cloud and Technology Products 2.
To see the full list and register for your place please view our tech webinar listings.
9.2 Building webinars
We offer a full property lifecycle service for property, construction, infrastructure consultancy projects across all RIBA stages. Register here
10. Latest aggregation opportunities
10.1 Software-led solutions for local authorities
Is your 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.
10.2 Payroll services
Does your organisation need payroll services, or will your current contract be ending in the next 4 years?
Complete our online form to share your requirements with us and learn how you can save through aggregation.
10.3 Microsoft or Adobe licenses
Are you looking to renew your Microsoft or Adobe licenses in the next six months? You could save a little extra by joining an aggregated competition.
Contact our aggregation team quoting ‘Software aggregation’ in the comments box to find out more.
10.4 Water and wastewater
Are you looking to secure the best margin for water and wastewater services? To get involved, download and complete the switching template.
11. New frameworks and updates
*Public Sector Travel and Venue Solutions (PSTVS) RM6016, is live and replaced Vehicle Hire Services agreement RM1062.
*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.
11.1 Government Convergence Framework Update
We recently contacted all GCF users to confirm details of any core service ceases requested. Separate letters were also sent out asking users to confirm acceptance of their contracted costs for 2019/20.
The deadline for responses to this was Monday 9 September. Any outstanding confirmations are now needed urgently. Vodafone has billed users based on costs in contracts that expired in March 2019 but will issue credit notes to align with costs in the new CCS-Vodafone GCF contract upon its signature. This is now in its final stages of negotiation.
Find out the latest in our news item.
12. Quick links
12.1 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.
12.2 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.
12.3 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
13. 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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