What is the Technology Online Purchasing Content framework?

The newly announced - and now open for applications - Technology Online Purchasing Content framework is a great opportunity for suppliers. Here we explain why.

Technology Online Purchasing Content is one of the new frameworks on the block. With a lot of different routes to the public sector market opening up this summer – make sure to keep an eye out! – this one is all about making things easier. Crown Commercial Service have stated that the framework has been introduced after getting feedback from suppliers on Technology Products and Associated Services (RM6068) where the demand for direct award routes was raised.

So, they’ve announced that this framework will be a catalogue with the potential of buyers using direct award! And put that alongside an estimated contract value of £500m – this could be a good one for suppliers and buyers alike.

What is the Technology Online Purchasing Content framework for?

The framework is for the procurement of commoditised hardware and software products that meet “low complexity technology product needs”. Here’s some suggested technology that can be sold through the Technology Online Purchasing Content catalogue:

• Laptops
• Desktops
• Servers
• Routers
• Tablets and related hardware
• Commercial off the shelf Software and software licenses
• Related commodisable services – such as support packs, extended warranties, delivery etc.
• and more!

This isn’t an exhaustive list, there is scope for more tech on the catalogue. Suppliers should also be aware that products should also be sold with a warranty of 90 days minimum.

When is it open for applications?

The Technology Online Purchasing Content framework opened for supplier applications on 19th June 2020. CCS have confirmed it’ll be open for submission until 31st July. So if you’re thinking about getting listed on this framework, you should start moving soon.

The framework is scheduled to go Live this October.

So, there you have it. If you’d like more info on the framework and to find out how we can help with getting you listed, just get in touch.