Crown Commercial Service

We understand the importance of being compliant when buying common goods and services, which is why we have been working closely with the Cabinet Office to understand the Procurement Act 2023. Our new hub provides all the tools and tips you need to prepare effectively and learn from our experiences. Access the hub now 👉 https://lnkd.in/en3WsNam #CrownCommercialFramework #GovernmentProcurement #ProcurementAct2023 #TPP

Have you heard 📣 about Supplier Specifics? The new monthly series is designed to make working with the public sector easier for suppliers. Each article provides breaks down a key aspect of procurement, helping you navigate the process with confidence. The latest article, by Lucy McCormack, Crown Commercial Service’s SME Champion, provides guidance on Technical Ability Certificates and explains how small and medium-sized enterprises can successfully complete the certification process to work with the public sector. 📖 Read the article now on our website. https://lnkd.in/dNrqq5q6 #SMEfacts #GovernmentProcurement

🚨 Registration for @DigiGovExpo is now live. We’re thrilled to share that we are a strategic partner for this year’s expo taking place 24 to 25 September at ExCeL London 📅 Why attend? ✅ Connect with public sector tech leaders ✅ Explore the latest digital innovations ✅ Meet the CCS team in person 🎫 Free for public sector – but spots are limited 👉 Register today: https://lnkd.in/eJigrcRX #DigiGovExpo #PublicSectorTech #GovernmentProcurement hashtag#CrownCommercialFramework hashtag#PublicSector

Looking for your next career move? Curious about what it's like to work at Crown Commercial Service? 💼 Our recruitment team is hosting regular virtual insight sessions where you'll: - discover what makes CCS an exciting place to work - learn about our company culture and values - get insider tips on our recruitment process - have the opportunity for live Q&A with our team Next session: Monday 14 April at 5:30 pm These monthly sessions are your chance to ask questions directly to the people who know our organisation best and get valuable insights before applying. Whether you're actively job hunting or just exploring options for the future, we'd love to see you there. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eYBdS32Q Can't make this date? Don't worry - we'll be hosting these sessions monthly, so follow our page to stay updated on future dates. Tag someone who might benefit from this session, and feel free to comment with any questions below. #CareerOpportunities #GovernmentProcurement #CrownCommercialFramework #PublicSector

We’re looking forward to exhibiting at P4H Scotland next week. Following the launch of the NHS Scotland Procurement Strategy, the event aims to provide a greater understanding of the strategic priorities and objectives, and the impact this will have on healthcare procurement across Scotland. Register for your place today: https://ow.ly/JiaW50VpNlC #P4HScotland  #CrownCommercialFramework #GovernmentProcurement

We’re having a great time at DPRTE 2025 🙌. Our stand managers have enjoyed speaking to everyone who has visited our stand yesterday and it's been amazing to listen to the inspiring speaker sessions on offer. Don’t miss our speaker session ‘Supporting the UK space sector through public sector contracts’ at 1:35pm with Joe Tilley, Sustainability and Strategic Portfolio Director. Visit our webpage to find out how we can help you buy more sustainably: https://lnkd.in/ekHGrWCv #DefenceProcurement #GovernmentProcurement #Defence

Don't miss out. We regularly host webinars and events aimed at enhancing your understanding of procurement and our agreements. Swipe to see what webinars and events we have coming up and register 👉 https://lnkd.in/e-iksahF #GovernmentProcurement #CrownCommercialFramework #PublicSector

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are driving AI adoption in UK public sector The Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has released a new report highlighting how small and medium-sized enterprises are key to advancing artificial intelligence (AI) in public services. 📱 Benefits of AI adoption include: - cutting administrative costs - accelerating processes - improving service delivery for citizens Crown Commercial Service's Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for AI solutions: - allows suppliers to self-certify and join at any point - significantly reduces procurement times - ensures AI technologies meet ethical standards for transparency, fairness, and security Our AI DPS supports public sector organisations across local authorities, healthcare, and charities while helping mitigate risks of ai adoption such as bias and data misuse. 💡 Upcoming webinars in April and May will help SMEs navigate public sector opportunities and understand the Government's AI strategy. 👉 Read the full article in Open Access Government. https://lnkd.in/eKbf3iVi 👉 Register to attend the webinar. https://lnkd.in/eyJ9q-5Q #GovernmentProcurement #PublicSector #AIadoption

📢 Next week, Joe Tilley, our Sustainability and Strategic Portfolio Director, and Tilly Harvey, our Deputy Director of Professional Services, will be speaking at DPRTE. Joe leads our Sustainability Team, helping the public sector make greener choices across all our products and services. He advises public sector organisations, works with suppliers, and joins up with colleagues across government to put sustainability at the heart of policy, buying and delivery. With over 23 years’ experience, Tilly is an expert in managing high-value spend categories like Consultancy, Audit, Research and Innovation and Legal Services. She creates commercial strategies that bring fresh thinking, positive change and better value for both customers and taxpayers. We’re excited to see you there 🙌. Register now to hear us discuss the future of supply chains, collaboration, and defence procurement: https://lnkd.in/e2VAWG4s #DPRTE2025 #DefenceProcurement #DPRTE25

💡 Did you know Small and Medium-sized Enterprises play a vital role in enabling AI adoption throughout the UK public sector, through offering innovative solutions and improving accessibility to technology? 🔍 Find out more including how we’re supporting SME involvement in AI procurement in our latest article. https://lnkd.in/e3jqWcq6 #AIinnovation #PublicSectorAI #SMEgrowth #GovernmentProcurement