How to buy through Crown Commercial Service
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
Dynamic markets are 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
Catalogues are 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
Aggregation is also known as collective buying. It brings together customers with similar needs and ensures savings through increased buying power.
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Contract award service
Contract Award Service (CAS) is a new buying option that will provide you with an online end-to-end procurement process for some of our commercial agreements.
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eAuctions
Have potential suppliers compete in real time to win contracts.
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Assisted procurement service
Our complimentary service which provides you with full management of your procurement through our secure e-Sourcing portal.
Why buy through Crown Commercial Service?
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
Make savings on smaller, everyday purchases such as office supplies through our catalogues. Or, you may achieve greater savings through the power of collective buying by signing up to take part in one of our aggregations.
Procurement Essentials articles
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What is a framework – Procurement Essentials
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What is a Dynamic Purchasing System? – Procurement Essentials
Procurement Essentials is a series of articles to help you overcome common hurdles, understand key concepts, and make your life as a buyer of everyday goods and services easier.
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Demystifying the key terms and abbreviations in procurement – Procurement Essentials
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