Sell your cloud-based services
G-Cloud is THE place for suppliers looking to sell their cloud based solutions and services to government. … and we can help you make it a success!
The G-Cloud Framework
Currently in its 12th iteration, G-Cloud has since its inception in 2012 generated sales of over £7.9bn sold – with 40% of this awarded to SMEs! These numbers will only rise during the next iterations, as more and more government bodies buy through the framework.
If you have a Cloud based service and you wish to sell to government get listed on the G-Cloud framework. G-Cloud is THE place to go… We can help you get there and once you are there we can help you win business!
Proposed timetable for G-Cloud 12:
| Proposed date | Action |
|---|---|
| Tues 3rd March | Applications for G-Cloud 12 open |
| Weds 1st July | Deadline for clarification questions |
| Mon 13th July | Answers to clarification questions published |
| Mon 20th July | Applications close |
| Sun 1st Sept | Suppliers notified if application was successful |
| Mon 2nd Sept until Sun 14th Sept | Standstill period |
| Mon 28th Sept | G-Cloud 12 expected to go live |
The framework is an outstanding success story of Public Sector procurement policy in action. It’s also Advice Cloud’s personal success story: our clients are winning some serious contracts.
As buyers ourselves, we know the process well. Listed since 2013, we have so far bought over £50m+ worth of services through the Digital Marketplace.
Our G-Cloud Listing and Fully Managed Services:
Designed to help suppliers get listed on G-Cloud but also provide them with a fully managed service, if they wish so.
Jonny SawyerEnterprise Sales at BrandwatchWe have been successfully listed on G-Cloud every time, our submission works and has brought great success to our business.
| Standard | Standard Plus |
|---|---|
| • G-Cloud service(s) submission • Registration on Digital Marketplace portal • All background questions answered • Submission prep webinar • Submission templates - compliant with CCS & GDS requirements • Advice and consultancy on key word submission for search • Post-award webinars on next steps & success planning • Online training version of our 5* rated 'Welcome to G-Cloud' course • Regular networking events • Unlimited email support • 10 hours of call support | • G-Cloud service(s) submission • Registration on Digital Marketplace portal • All background questions answered • Submission prep webinar • Submission templates - compliant with CCS & GDS requirements • Advice and consultancy on key word submission for search • Post-award webinars on next steps & success planning • Online training version of our 5* rated 'Welcome to G-Cloud' course • Regular networking events • Account management including unlimited email support • 20 hours of phone consultancy including procurement enablement calls with your buyers • Monthly G-Cloud invoice reporting |
Our G-Cloud Support Services:
If once listed on G-Cloud you need some support selling, we are here to help. With over 80 years of public sector procurement experience between us, we can call ourselves G-Cloud experts. We know the public sector buyer inside out.
John SamuelsiSYSTEMSWe found the CIO Surgery with Jos invaluable. His feedback was enlightening and insightful. Based on Jos’ feedback we adapted elements of our approach and strategy to the G-Cloud marketplace, we are now starting to see improved results.
Our G-Cloud support services are designed for suppliers who:
- those new to G-Cloud and want to make a success of it
- are listed on the framework but have not made any sales yet
- have had some success but are looking to get more out of it!
| Support Service | Description |
|---|---|
| G-Cloud listing review | Yes there are things you can change even after the G-Cloud application window is closed! Our team of experts will go over your G-Cloud listings with a fine-tooth comb and give you valuable recommendations. Your listing is the first thing buyers see. Let's make it the best it can be. |
| G-Cloud Experts bespoke workshop | Meet with one of our top experts face to face for a half day G-Cloud strategy review and planning workshop. The workshop will be tailored to your organisational needs. Choose to meet with: Tony Singleton OBE, Jos Creese or Dave Briggs. |
| "Win with G-Cloud" bespoke workshop | A full day dedicated to exploring your G-Cloud efforts. We will tell you how the framework works, review your listing on the day, help you develop your keywords, look at your spend and much more. Plus we will follow it up with a full report to get you on your way to winning G-Cloud business. |
| CIO Surgery with Jos Creese | Start drafting your sales and marketing strategy with former CIO and CDO Jos Creese. This service includes a 1h one to one call as well as a tailored recommendation report. |
| PR support service | Delivered by our partner MantisPR this bespoke package offers you a chance to plan an effective PR strategy and execute a 3 months long PR campaign. Get your G-Cloud service in the media and in front of buyers. |
| "G-Cloud Essentials for Suppliers" online training course | Successful vendors know G-Cloud inside and out! Find out how the framework works in theory and practice. From the basics of public sector procurement to a practical demo of how buyers go about buying a service, this course is an excellent resources to help you get that first sale. It's online so you can access it wherever and whenever you want, and learn at your own pace. |
A bit more about G-Cloud…
G-Cloud (RM1557.12) is a procurement framework where your services are made available through a front-end Catalogue on the Digital Marketplace. It is divided into 3 Lots:
- 1 – Cloud Hosting
- 2 – Cloud Software
- 3 – Cloud Support
For the uninitiated, check out our Ultimate Guide to G-Cloud. You can find lots of helpful tips on listing, marketing and selling.
£7.9bn = the value of sales through G-Cloud
of which 40% was with SME providers.
We have helped our clients secure £460m+ G-Cloud business so far!
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