Technology Services 3 opens for applications

What we've been waiting for is finally here! Technology Services 3 opens today for supplier applications.

The Technology Services 3 framework is one we’ve been looking forward to for a while now. As a great route to the public sector market, we already know that the 2nd iteration has been a great success! So, with applications now open, what do suppliers need to know? We’ve got you covered.

The TS3 timeline

Here are the provisional dates for the framework. Make sure you know when you have to get everything submitted by!

• 26th October – Supplier applications open
• 3rd December – Applications close
• 20th April 2021 – Award date
• 19th May 2021 – Go Live date for TS3

Should I apply for TS3?

This is down to your circumstances. The application is thorough and competitive. So you’ll want to make sure you’ve got the time and resources to put in the required effort. It’s also about weighing up the pros and cons of being on the framework. It’s not a source of inbound leads by any means, so you’ll need to ask yourself if you can incorporate it into your public sector strategy. Here’s why we think suppliers should consider it, but each company may be different.

How do I get started?

Make sure you’ve got everything ready and you’re fully equipped to get going. We’ve spoken before about how Technology Services 3 is going to be a lot more competitive than its predecessors, so you’ll want all hands on deck. This is because you might need input from different departments within your company to get all the info you need. In this blog we broke down how you can get ready for applying, so do have a read through!