Local government

Supporting the future of local services

Local government procurement can be complex. Organisations face financial pressures and reform programmes like Local Government Reorganisation and Devolution.

That’s why we’re here to support you through each step of the procurement process. We can help you achieve better commercial benefits and maintain quality standards for local services. We call this value for the nation.

Working together with government organisations

We collaborate with many organisations, like the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the Local Government Association, to achieve greater value for the public purse, maximise collective resource and share expertise.

We also partner with other public sector organisations such as, SOLACE, SOCITM, Local Partnerships and LCRIG to create joint commercial solutions and support you even better through collaboration.

We work with our Sector Steering Group, made up of senior Heads of Procurement from across the country and other national sector stakeholders. This helps us understand the issues you face and design the commercial products and services you need. Contact us to join our Sector Steering Group.

“Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is a much valued partner for Socitm. Our teams have worked well in supporting local public service providers for the new Procurement Act, and now the impact of Local Government Reorganisation. CCS’ expertise and in-depth knowledge is greatly appreciated by members and us. Our attitudes and approaches to collaboration blend really well. It’s only through co-operation like this that we can all work more effectively and do better for our people and places.”

Sam Smith, Director of Institute, SOCITM

Solutions for your Local Government organisation

• Carbon net zero initiatives

  Local government, communities and supply chains all play an important role in responding to the climate emergency and delivering local climate action plans. We’re here to support you with a wide range of net zero solutions.

  Learn more about carbon net zero initiatives

• Driving local pride through strategic procurement

  Local economic growth and regeneration matters to the communities you serve. Our construction solutions embed social value across projects of all sizes, helping ensure every pound spent creates safer, healthier neighbourhoods.

  Learn more about our construction agreements

• Digital transformation and connectivity

  We offer comprehensive digital transformation solutions for public services, including cloud platforms, AI tools, software, and network infrastructure. Our agreements help organisations modernise their digital capabilities and optimise data utilisation.

  Learn more about our technology solutions

• Financial resilience and efficiency

  Our financial services solutions help local authorities manage budgets while delivering social value. We support you to strengthen financial resilience and protect frontline services.

  Learn more about our financial services agreements

• Local Government Reorganisation / Devolution

  We understand that local government reorganisation and devolution creates complex challenges. Our agreements help you maintain service continuity and build strong foundations for new unitary and strategic authorities. Get in touch to speak with your local account manager.

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• Integrated transport

  Our transport agreements help you improve public transport and reduce congestion in your community. We support you to buy intelligent transport systems (ITS), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, consultancy services and specialist travel solutions. Our team can help you build the transport system your community needs.

  Learn more about our transport agreement

Added value services

Aggregation

Our aggregation opportunities help you achieve commercial benefits by using the buying power of the entire UK public sector. We also offer market-leading memorandum of understanding with major suppliers to local government such as Microsoft, Oracle and Salesforce.

Social value

We support local authorities to achieve on social value commitments. Our agreements help you achieve social value goals that make a difference to residents and communities.

Capability investment

We invest in sector capability, working with the LGA and Local Partnerships. We support the LGA’s buying and sustainability improvement programmes and offer funded places on the Cabinet Office’s Contract Management training programmes, with hands-on support from Local Partnerships.

Supporting small and medium-sized enterprises

Our small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) Action Plan shows how we support SMEs to work with us, where they can find contract opportunities, and how we’re reducing barriers when they bid for public sector contracts.

Read our SME Action Plan

Assisted procurement

We offer a full assisted service to support you with buying through our frameworks. The service is free and gives you access to our team of experienced professionals who can manage your procurement. This service is available on request.

If you think your project is suitable, speak to your Account Manager or contact us for more information.

“Working in partnership to understand your needs, we will help you provide services efficiently and effectively. Our account managers are here to help you achieve value for money and great outcomes for your communities.”

David Bemrose

Head of Account Strategy for Local Government at CCS

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