About Crown Commercial Service
We help the UK public sector get the best value when buying products and services.
Who we are
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is the UK’s biggest public procurement organisation and an executive agency of the Cabinet Office.
We are procurement experts. We help the public sector maximise every pound, so precious resources can go where they’re needed most.
Our service is free for the UK public sector, where buyers can access everything from temporary staff and energy, to laptops and police cars.
What we do at CCS
We help our customers achieve their procurement goals. We do this by creating strategic partnerships and competition among suppliers.
With our expertise, we can help you:
- stay compliant with procurement regulations
- save time
- get better value for money
- reach social value goals
In 2023/24, our customers achieved commercial benefits equal to £4.9 billion. Commercial benefits include factors such as cost savings and reaching carbon net zero targets.
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Products and services
From everyday supplies to more complex services, discover what you can buy through CCS agreements.
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Information for buyers and suppliers
Whether you want to start buying or supplying through CCS, we’re here to help you start your journey.
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Careers at CCS
Are you interested in joining an industry leading organisation? Learn about our teams and career opportunities.
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Contact us
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, we are here to help. Ask us a question or leave us feedback.
Latest CCS news
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New centralised agreement for the procurement of adult education and training services in the UK goes live
Our new Adult Skills and Learning Dynamic Purchasing System - designed to improve efficiencies by providing a single route to market for publicly funded training services for adults - is now live.
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More than £3.5 billion of central government spend given to small businesses in the last year
Small businesses benefited from an increase of £370 million in central government spend over the last year through Crown Commercial Service (CCS).
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CCS becomes the first public sector construction framework provider to achieve Gold Standard status on new government verification scheme
CCS has become the first UK framework provider to achieve Gold Standard status on a Government verification scheme designed to improve the procurement of construction projects for the public sector
Read more about CCS becomes the first public sector construction framework provider to achieve Gold Standard status on new government verification scheme
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