How to buy
We are part of several buying and procurement frameworks to help you save valuable time and money when going out to tender. You can find the right solution for you by browsing the framework links above or contacting one of our experienced team today.
Benefits of procuring via a Framework
Speed and convenience
Faster, cheaper and more convenient than other procurement routes
No charge
Purchasers and buyers do not don’t have to pay a premium to use a framework agreement.
Ease of use
Buying from a framework agreement is as easy as picking products and services from an online catalogue.
Built-in compliance
Agreements comply with UK/EU procurement legislation, avoiding lengthy procurement processes.
Peace of mind
The suppliers have been vetted and are actively managed, comply with accreditations, standards and legislation.
Favourable T's and C's
Frameworks offer pre-agreed standard terms and conditions, so you don’t have to negotiate them yourself.
Competitive pricing
Suppliers on framework contracts offer competitive, controlled prices, which may go down.
Crown Commercial Service
CCS plays an essential role in helping the UK public sector save money when buying common goods and services.
| Framework | Ref. |
| G-Cloud 12 | RM1557.12 |
| Data and Application Solutions | RM3821 |
| Digital Outcomes and Specialists 5 | RM1043 |
| Technology Services 2 | RM3804 |
| Business Consultancy Services (part (MCF2) | RM6008 |
| Traffic Management Technology 2 | RM1089 |
| Back Office Software | RM6194 |
| Software Design and Implementation Services | RM6193 |
G-Cloud
Under G-Cloud 12, the latest iteration of the G-Cloud framework for cloud-based services, we offer an extensive range of more than 285 cloud-based services across the three service lots of cloud hosting, cloud software, etc., cloud support.
Public Sector Frameworks
Health and care
CCS plays an essential role in helping the UK public sector save money when buying common goods and services.
Pensions
| Framework | Ref. |
| Pensions Administration Software – LGPS | NCCT41608 |
Libraries
| Framework | Ref. |
| ESPO (Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation) | N350_19 |
Technical Services
| Framework | Ref. |
| Southern Universities Purchasing Consortium (SUPC) | SLRA (Software Licence Resellers Agreement) |
| KCS Professional Services (acting for Kent County Council) | Y20011 - National Framework for Software Products and Associated Services |
| London NHS Procurement Partnership(NHS LPP) Lead Authority - Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust |
Information Management and Technology (including IT Managed Service) |
Finance and People Management
| Framework | Ref. | Notes. |
|
Crescent Purchasing Consortium (CPC) |
Corporate Software | Lot 1: Financial Management Software Lot 2: Human Resource Management System Software Lot 3: Payroll System Software Lot 4: Academy Learner Management Information System Software Lot 5: FE College Learner Management Information System Software |
| YPO | Online Payment Applications | Lot 5 |
| YPO | Cashless Catering Systems | Lot 7 |
Whether it's partnering with organisations at a national or local level, we challenge ourselves and our customers to see every situation's opportunities.