This new contract removes duplication from the
application process and streamlines procurement for
companies that supply to government through Crown
Commercial Service (CCS) procurement frameworks.
The move will make it easier than ever for smaller
businesses, who may lack the resources to read and
digest reams of complicated terms and conditions, to
supply goods and services to government.
Emma Jones, Crown Representative for Small Business
says:
The new CCS contract is shorter and easier to
understand and takes a more standardised approach.
This should save SMEs time and money when deciding to
bid for CCS deals and I welcome the approach.
Harry Harrold, of Norwich based software development
company Neontribe, said:
Neontribe is proud to be part of the network
developing digital services for the public good,
delivering better for less. This new, simpler
contract will help us and other small and medium
sized businesses win more of those projects.
The Public Sector Contract was developed using
OneTeamGov principles in partnership with Government
Digital Service and Government Legal Department.
The work saw CCS’s Policy Implementation team nominated
for a GO Award, celebrating excellence in public
procurement.
CCS’s standard terms and conditions are now available
online via gov.uk, with only those elements actually
necessary for deals signed through CCS frameworks
included in contracts.
To view the new Public Sector Contract, visit the PSC
pages.
