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G-Cloud

The Growth of the G-Cloud Lots

By delving into which ones are the most popular, and how much they’ve changed since the early days of the Digital Marketplace, we can hope to understand what could be in store for the 13th iteration of the Framework……

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DOS

Digital Outcomes 6 - What’s still the same?

Digital Outcomes 6 is due to open for applications on 14th January 2022. However, this time around, the framework will not be including Digital Specialists. This area will now be covered by the new Digital Specialists &…

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Frameworks

Big Data and Analytics framework FAQs

A new framework agreement is on the horizon for the public sector! CCS’ Big Data and Analytics, or RM6195, is a promising two-Lot route to market that we’re very excited about. Here’s what we know so far. What is in…

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Frameworks

G-Cloud 13’s new Lot 4

CCS have recently established a new Lot on the staple route to market that is G-Cloud. And now confirmed (with buyers and suppliers waiting for it to go Live!), this arrived when G-Cloud 13 was announced. What is Lot 4…

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Procurement Essentials

What is Find a Tender?

Find a Tender - or FTS for short - replaces the OJEU process from 1st January 2021. This is down to the United Kingdom leaving the European Union, as the OJEU process was under their rules and regulations. The Find a…

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G-Cloud

How to get found on G-Cloud

The UK Government are committed to ensuring a significant SME spend, giving a fair chance at being awarded IT contracts. But this commitment alone wont guarantee that your organisation will make more G-Cloud sales. The…

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G-Cloud

5 key steps to get listed on G-Cloud

Note: This article originally featured on UKCloud. Step 1: Get your documentation ready It may seem strange that this is the first step, but there’s no point proceeding any further if your documentation isn’t compliant…

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