G-Cloud Guide: How to Buy Agile Delivery Services on G-Cloud
This article will take a look at how those in the public sector, looking for agile delivery services in line with Government Digital Service Standards, can find these and purchase them via G-Cloud. Let’s start by understanding exactly what G-Cloud is:
G-Cloud is an online platform designed to simplify and expedite the procurement process for cloud-based services within the public sector. It offers a transparent and efficient method for public sector buyers to source and purchase services such as hosting, software, and cloud support.
It is in its 14th iteration now, and G-Cloud allows public sector organisations to use the Digital Marketplace to search for suitable suppliers and services. By inputting specific keywords and applying relevant filters, organisations can generate a list of recommended suppliers. This list can then be evaluated to identify the best supplier that meets their specific requirements.
Key Features of G-Cloud
Streamlined Procurement: Simplifies the buying process, reducing the time and complexity involved.
Transparency: Provides clear and accessible information on available suppliers and services.
Cost-Effectiveness: Generally offers a more economical option compared to traditional procurement methods.
Search and Filter Capabilities: Allows users to search for services using specific keywords and filters to find the most relevant suppliers.
Wide Range of Services: Includes various cloud-based services such as hosting, software solutions, and support services.
How It Works
Access the Digital Marketplace: Public sector organisations must create an account and then log into the Digital Marketplace.
Search for Services: Use specific keywords and filters to search for the required cloud services.
Evaluate Suppliers: Review the list of recommended suppliers based on the search criteria.
Select a Supplier: Determine the best supplier that fits the organisation's specific needs and award the contract by completing a G-Cloud Call-Off Contract (see standard legal documents here).
Finding Register Dynamics Agile Delivery Services
It can be tricky to know where to start when it comes to Agile delivery services, since simply performing a general search for ‘Discovery’, ‘Alpha’ or ‘Beta’, would bring up far too many results to evaluate easily. For example, on G-Cloud 13, looking specifically at Lot 3: Cloud Support - a search for Discovery has 2548 results, Alpha: 773 results and Beta: 713 results! So, we need to focus the results in order to make them more manageable and to reduce the time spent on evaluating each service.
Register Dynamics offers 3 Agile Delivery Services in Lot 3: Cloud Support. Here are some specific links to help you find us and to narrow down your review list:
We suggest that you write the full title of the service in order to create a shorter review list and to focus your search on Agile services that are specifically for data driven change.
If your search returns only one result i.e. a single service, and that service is assessed and meets your requirements, you can move forwards and award a contract to that supplier.
Next steps
We hope that this article has helped you to gain better insight into how best to harness G-Cloud and to find the service and service provider you need. We are more than happy to speak to you and to support you further with the process if needed. Please get in touch with us if you’d like to discuss your specific needs and next steps.
Crown Commercial Service
Crown Commercial Service supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. In 2019/20, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits worth over £1bn - supporting world-class public services that offer best value for taxpayers.
About Register Dynamics
Register Dynamics is an independent data and technology consultancy based in the UK. We are a pre-approved Crown Commercial Service supplier and have a strong track record of delivering value to the public sector through building and transforming digital services. In Register Dynamics, buyers have access to a delivery partner who is guaranteed to adhere to a rigorous set of standards in security, compliance and sustainability in the cloud. We’ve delivered over 20+ digital services using our approach, including for the Government Digital Service, Ministry of Justice, Department for Education, Department for Business and Trade, Department of Health and Social Care, and national security clients.
To find the best way to work with us, buy our services or get support through the procurement process, get in touch with us now.
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