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Aggregation
Unlock the power of collective buying with Crown Commercial Service
With budgets and resources tighter than ever, public procurement is no easy task. That is why we are committed to helping public sector organisations save significantly through the power of collective buying. Our complimentary aggregation service combines the similar needs of customers from across the public sector, increasing our national buying power to achieve savings that would not be possible through individual buying.
Our team of experts will take care of the aggregated buying process for you, so that you can focus on other business priorities, or more complex procurements. We will make sure we get you the best possible deal, helping you achieve social and economic value.
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How to buy
Our aggregations are available to all public sector buyers.
To take part in an aggregation you should:
- Take a look at our current aggregation opportunities
Find further details for each aggregation by clicking on the event name. The date shown above each event is the closing date for taking part.
- Express your interest
To join an aggregation you will need to complete our online form. You should use the form to tell us:
- what you need (a description of the product or service)
- volumes
- timescales
Potential opportunities
Can’t see an aggregation that meets your needs? Reach out and let us know.
We can consider any opportunity for aggregation, provided there is enough interest. We are currently exploring:
- software asset management (SAM) services
- Adobe software
- IT hardware leasing
- longer term contracts
- funds disbursement
- water
- fleet
- occupational health
We can also look into sector specific competitions. Fill in our online form stating your area(s) of interest in the comments box and we will get in touch to discuss your needs.
Not suitable for
Aggregations work best with common goods or services that will attract more than one customer and supplier. They are not suitable for
- complex needs
- services or needs unique to a single buyer
- buyers with a specific or short deadline (it can take some time to get enough customers together to achieve the best savings)
Time to supply
We advertise open aggregation opportunities about 8 weeks before the tender is published.
Once the tender is published, it takes about 6 to 8 weeks for the procurement process to be awarded. After this, with support from the aggregation team, your orders can be submitted to the winning supplier. These timelines may vary depending on the size and complexity of the procurement.
For more specific timelines, take a look at our current aggregation opportunities.
Joining the CCS aggregation for mobile voice and data has provided a 51% saving against the previous contract which under the current economic climate is essential. The aggregation attracted 16 buyers which increased the buying power, encouraging the suppliers to pass on savings because of the volume of the collective connections and data volume requirements.
Alicia Wydell
Senior Procurement Specialist, Kirklees Council
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800 schools benefit from enhanced broadband
- Requirement
- Schools across the UK were struggling to access fast and reliable broadband connectivity due to being in rural areas. Our support was required to procure gigabit-capable connectivity for the schools.
- Solution
- After a competitive procurement exercise under our Gigabit Capable Connectivity DPS, contracts were awarded to BT and Virgin Media to provide gigabit-capable connectivity to over 800 school sites.
- Results
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- the improved connectivity will have immeasurable positive effects on the lives of school children, staff and communities across the country, including an improved education
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NHS trusts benefit from Microsoft license purchase
- Requirement
- 58 NHS trusts needed to purchase multiple Microsoft licenses to enable the day-to-day running of their services.
- Solution
- After a competitive tender under our Technology Products and Associated Services 2 (TePAS 2) agreement, a contract was awarded to a Microsoft Licensing Solution Provider for the licenses.
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- the aggregation saved £3.2 million across the participating trusts, alongside saving a considerable amount of time and effort
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Customers save on mobile voice and data services
- Requirement
- Customers across the public sector came together to make savings on their mobile voice and data services.
- Solution
- After a competitive procurement exercise under our Mobile Voice and Data Services agreement, an aggregation ran to provide coordinated contract end dates, reduced costs and enhanced savings.
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- the customers benefitted from monetary savings of 80%, amounting to £874,000
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Resources
Explore our on-demand webinars and digital brochure to learn more about CCS aggregations.
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Commercial agreements: digital brochure
Download our updated digital brochure for the latest information on our agreements and how we can help you add power to your procurement.
Download our digital brochure
Is there something we can help you with?
To learn more about how we can support your aggregation procurement needs, get in touch.
Talk to us
You can also contact us by email or phone
Email: info@crowncommercial.gov.uk
Telephone: 0345 410 2222
CCS customer services team is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.