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Frameworks10/08/26

NS4 Lot Structure - Which Lot is Right for Your Business?

One of the most common questions we hear from suppliers looking at frameworks like Network Services is a simple one: which lot should I apply for? It sounds like it should have an obvious answer. But with 11 lots…

Frameworks05/08/26

The AV DPS and NS4: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

There’s a question we’re hearing a lot from AV suppliers right now: “We’re already on the AV DPS, do we need to apply for NS4 as well?” The short answer is yes, if NS4 is relevant to your business. The longer answer is…

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Frameworks23/07/26

RM6399 Consultancy and Professional Services (CaPS): what tech suppliers need to know

A new framework replacing MCF4 is now open for supplier applications, and it’s more relevant to tech suppliers than the name suggests.

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Frameworks22/07/26

Why Get Listed on Network Services 4 with Advice Cloud?

If you’ve been looking into Network Services 4 (NS4), you’ll already know the basics. You know what the framework covers, that the ITT was published on Friday 21st August, and that the submission deadline is 2nd…

Bidding21/07/26

What do evaluators score in a Social Value bid response?

But knowing Social Value matters is only half the picture. The other half is knowing what evaluators are actually looking for when they score it, and where most suppliers are leaving marks on the table. First:…

Frameworks09/07/26

PSSS ISO Requirements: Are You Already Qualified?

If you already hold certain certifications, you could be considerably further along than you think, without having done anything differently. Why certifications matter more for PSSS GCA has signalled a clear intent for…

G-Cloud07/07/26

G-Cloud 15 is Arriving Early: What the New Award Date Means for Suppliers

This shift is 6 weeks earlier than planned, and it changes the shape of the next few months for anyone selling cloud services to the public sector. Here’s what it means depending on where you’re sitting. What’s changed,…

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Frameworks03/07/26

Network Services 4: A Supplier’s Guide to the Framework

If you’re new to selling technology to the public sector, the world of procurement frameworks can feel a bit like turning up to a party where everyone else seems to know the rules except you. There’s jargon, acronyms,…

Procurement Essentials25/06/26

Social Value in public sector bids: what tech suppliers need to know in 2026

For many tech suppliers, that’s a problem. Not because they don’t care about social impact, but because the guidance on what evaluators actually want to see is rarely clear until it’s too late. This article covers what…