Frameworks

‍Purchasing through the G-Cloud framework

‍All public sector organisations can use the CCS Digital Marketplace to purchase cloud services through the G-Cloud framework. 

Purchasing services through the G-Cloud framework is faster and less expensive than entering into individual procurement contracts.

For detailed instructions on finding and procuring cloud software through the Digital Marketplace, visit the CCS G-Cloud buyer’s guide.

About Crown Commercial Services

‍Crown Commercial Service supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.In 2019/20, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits worth over £1bn – supporting world-class public services that offer best value for taxpayers.

About Kent Commercial Services (KCS) Procurement Services

Procurement Services is a trading function of the Commercial Services Group, which is a wholly owned business unit of Kent County Council. 

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is one of the largest, local authority owned, trading organisations of its kind in the UK.

Since its inception over 90 years ago as the supplies division of Kent County Council, it has grown organically to become one of the leading suppliers of products and services to the education and public sector, serving over 15,000 customers in 85+ countries.

Procurement Services is a market-leading provider of procurement solutions and contract management, and their focus is on providing compliant routes for the UK public sector to procure products and services from local, national and global suppliers.