Crown Commercial Service CCS - Revision history

Editor at 12:30, 27 October 2021

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	* Framework contract.		* Framework contract.
	* Government construction strategy.		* Government construction strategy.
		+	* Management Consultancy Framework MCF.
	* Modular buildings for education.		* Modular buildings for education.
	* Office of Government Commerce OGC.		* Office of Government Commerce OGC.

Editor at 16:57, 12 October 2021

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	* Office of Government Commerce OGC.		* Office of Government Commerce OGC.
	* PF2.		* PF2.
−	* Procurement policy note PPN.
	* Procurement Policy Note 12/15.		* Procurement Policy Note 12/15.
		+	* Procurement policy note PPN.
	* Procurement route.		* Procurement route.
	* Public procurement.		* Public procurement.

Editor at 16:57, 12 October 2021

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	* PF2.		* PF2.
	* Procurement policy note PPN.		* Procurement policy note PPN.
		+	* Procurement Policy Note 12/15.
	* Procurement route.		* Procurement route.
	* Public procurement.		* Public procurement.

Editor at 15:33, 12 October 2021

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	* Construction products and materials.		* Construction products and materials.

−	= Related articles on Designing Buildings ~~Wiki~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

	* Centrally procured public projects.		* Centrally procured public projects.
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	* Office of Government Commerce OGC.		* Office of Government Commerce OGC.
	* PF2.		* PF2.
		+	* Procurement policy note PPN.
	* Procurement route.		* Procurement route.
	* Public procurement.		* Public procurement.

Designing Buildings at 10:38, 18 January 2021

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	= History =		= History =

−	The idea for CCS originated in April 1991 during the creation of the Buying Agency, which later merged with other units of the Treasury to form OGCbuyingsolutions. In 2009, the Buying Agency was renamed Buying Solutions, and in June 2010, it ~~moved under~~ the Efficiency and Reform Group.	+	The idea for CCS originated in April 1991 during the creation of the Buying Agency, which later merged with other units of the Treasury to form OGCbuyingsolutions. In 2009, the Buying Agency was renamed Buying Solutions, and in June 2010, it became part of the Efficiency and Reform Group.

	Its name was changed again in July 2011, when it became the Government Procurement Service (GPS). This iteration of the agency formed Crown Commercial Services in January 2014 after merging with the Government’s procurement management departments.		Its name was changed again in July 2011, when it became the Government Procurement Service (GPS). This iteration of the agency formed Crown Commercial Services in January 2014 after merging with the Government’s procurement management departments.
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	The purpose of CCS is to bring together policy, advice and direct buying in order to provide consolidated commercial services to the public and third sector. It is free to use for local authorities, charities, housing associations and other eligible organisations.		The purpose of CCS is to bring together policy, advice and direct buying in order to provide consolidated commercial services to the public and third sector. It is free to use for local authorities, charities, housing associations and other eligible organisations.

−	Consolidated agreements arranged by CCS ~~are meant to~~ provide a competitive advantage and create value for multiple buyers that can act under the arrangement as a single customer.	+	Consolidated agreements arranged by CCS provide a competitive advantage and create value for multiple buyers that can act under the arrangement as a single customer.

−	CCS is responsible for leading on procurement policy on behalf of the UK government~~. The agency makes it possible for customers to comply with Government regulations when they must seek bids above a certain value~~.	+	CCS is responsible for leading on procurement policy on behalf of the UK government.

	A variety of goods and services are available through CCS, including:		A variety of goods and services are available through CCS, including:
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	= CCS construction framework =		= CCS construction framework =

−	CCS offers construction frameworks ~~that are meant~~ to meet the needs of the whole of the public sector, making it possible to design, manage, ~~onsite~~ construct, ~~offsite~~ manufacturer, repair, demolish and decommission as needed across the UK. This framework includes flexible procurement and contract options.	+	CCS offers construction frameworks to meet the needs of the whole of the public sector, making it possible to design, manage, construct, manufacturer, repair, demolish and decommission as needed across the UK. This framework includes flexible procurement and contract options.

	Areas of assistance include:		Areas of assistance include:

−	* Project ~~Management~~	+	* Project management.
−	* Design ~~team~~ services	+	* Design services.
−	* Construction works (and associated services)	+	* Construction works (and associated services).
−	* Modular building solutions	+	* Modular building solutions.
	* Construction products and materials.		* Construction products and materials.

Editor at 17:13, 15 January 2021

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	* Building materials.		* Building materials.

−	Small items are available from CCS catalogues and can be bought online for rapid delivery. The agency also publishes commercial agreements (also referred to as frameworks) for more complex purchasing requirements. A framework comprises a description of common public sector requirements, a list of suppliers who have been evaluated as capable of delivering the requirements, and standardised contract terms.	+	Small items are available from CCS catalogues and can be bought online for rapid delivery. The agency also publishes commercial agreements (also referred to as frameworks) for more complex purchasing requirements. A framework comprises a description of common public sector requirements, a list of suppliers who have been evaluated as capable of delivering the requirements and standardised contract terms.

	= CCS construction framework =		= CCS construction framework =

Editor at 17:11, 15 January 2021

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	* Government construction strategy.		* Government construction strategy.
	* Modular buildings for education.		* Modular buildings for education.
		+	* Office of Government Commerce OGC.
	* PF2.		* PF2.
	* Procurement route.		* Procurement route.

Editor at 17:05, 15 January 2021

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	* Framework contract.		* Framework contract.
	* Government construction strategy.		* Government construction strategy.
−	* Joined-up thinking is key to building safely.
	* Modular buildings for education.		* Modular buildings for education.
	* PF2.		* PF2.

Editor at 17:01, 15 January 2021

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) was established in 2010 to move the Government to a system that buys common goods and services once on behalf of the whole of the Government and not just individual departments, agencies or other entities.	+	The [https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/ Crown Commercial Service] (CCS) was established in 2010 to move the Government to a system that buys common goods and services once on behalf of the whole of the Government and not just individual departments, agencies or other entities.

	= History =		= History =
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	The purpose of CCS is to bring together policy, advice and direct buying in order to provide consolidated commercial services to the public and third sector. It is free to use for local authorities, charities, housing associations and other eligible organisations.		The purpose of CCS is to bring together policy, advice and direct buying in order to provide consolidated commercial services to the public and third sector. It is free to use for local authorities, charities, housing associations and other eligible organisations.

−	Consolidated agreements arranged by CCS are meant to ~~create~~ a competitive advantage and create value for multiple buyers that can act under the arrangement as a single customer.	+	Consolidated agreements arranged by CCS are meant to provide a competitive advantage and create value for multiple buyers that can act under the arrangement as a single customer.

	CCS is responsible for leading on procurement policy on behalf of the UK government. The agency makes it possible for customers to comply with Government regulations when they must seek bids above a certain value.		CCS is responsible for leading on procurement policy on behalf of the UK government. The agency makes it possible for customers to comply with Government regulations when they must seek bids above a certain value.
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	A variety of goods and services are available through CCS, including:		A variety of goods and services are available through CCS, including:

−	* Office supplies	+	* Office supplies.
−	* Facilities management services	+	* Facilities management services.
−	* Utilities	+	* Utilities.
	* Building materials.		* Building materials.

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	* Public procurement.		* Public procurement.
	* Tender.		* Tender.
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		+	= External resources =
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		+	* [https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/ Crown Commercial Service].

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]] [[Category:Procurement]] [[Category:Public_procedures]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]] [[Category:Procurement]] [[Category:Public_procedures]]

Editor at 16:57, 15 January 2021

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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

−	* Centrally procured public projects	+	* Centrally procured public projects.
−	* Joined-up thinking is key to building safely	+	* Framework contract.
		+	* Government construction strategy.
		+	* Joined-up thinking is key to building safely.
	* Modular buildings for education.		* Modular buildings for education.
−	* PF2	+	* PF2.
		+	* Procurement route.
		+	* Public procurement.
		+	* Tender.
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		+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Policy]] [[Category:Client_procedures]] [[Category:Contracts_/_payment]] [[Category:Procurement]] [[Category:Public_procedures]]