How to buy through Government Commercial Agency
Buy through our commercial agreements and catalogues
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Frameworks
A compliant way for the public sector to buy products or services from suppliers. Includes open and closed frameworks.
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Dynamic purchasing systems
An online tool that lets you buy a range of products and services from a list of pre-approved suppliers.
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Dynamic markets
A new online purchasing tool introduced under the Procurement Act 2023. They provide a list of capable suppliers that you can award future contracts to.
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Catalogues
A tool for simple everyday purchases, such as IT equipment, which you can buy online for quick delivery.
Buy through aggregation, eAuction or one of our procurement services
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Aggregation
Also known as collective buying. Aggregation brings together customers with similar needs uses their buying power to make savings.
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Contract award service
A new buying option that provides you with an online end-to-end procurement process. Available for some of our commercial agreements.
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eAuctions
Have potential suppliers compete in real time to win your contract, getting you best value for money.
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Assisted procurement service
Get full management of your procurement through our secure e-Sourcing portal. This is a complimentary service.
Why buy through Government Commercial Agency?
We help thousands of public and non-profit organisations buy goods and services from suppliers in the private sector.
All public and non-profit organisations including government departments and local governments can use our services.
We design our commercial agreements to help you buy what you need when you need it. Our commercial agreements have:
- standardised contract terms
- guidance for buyers
- a list of pre-evaluated suppliers
When we were known as Crown Commercial Service (CCS), you might have heard these agreements referred to as ‘CCS agreements’.
Procurement Essentials articles
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What is a dynamic market? How they work in the public sector
Dynamic markets are a new form of commercial agreement under the Procurement Act 2023 that bring more flexibility and innovation to public sector buyers.
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How open frameworks benefit public sector buyers
Under the Procurement Act 2023, a new type of commercial agreement called open frameworks has been introduced that will help public sector buyers achieve even greater value for money.
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How to remain compliant as a public sector contracting authority
We know that public sector procurement can be complex, but staying compliant with the regulations is a legal requirement. Here is how to do it.
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