--- title: "G-Cloud 15" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0504a3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0504a3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504a3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504a3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE" published: "2025-10-24" --- # G-Cloud 15 Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0504a3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0504a3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0504a3.json) ## Summary The Crown Commercial Service is currently in the tender stage of the procurement process for the G-Cloud 15 framework, as of 24th October 2025. This procurement, with the ID RM1557.15, is the proposed replacement for earlier frameworks such as G-Cloud 14. It focuses on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support. The process is being conducted using an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. The framework will cover the United Kingdom and several other territories, including Guernsey, Isle of Man, and Gibraltar. Notably, the tender period is set to end on 30th January 2026, with an initial enquiry period concluding on 12th December 2025. The estimated value of the framework is £14 billion net, with a contract performance period running from September 2026 to September 2030. This tender presents multiple opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in cloud services, software development, and IT support. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate due to the framework's suitability criteria. The G-Cloud 15 framework offers a unique opportunity to engage in a substantial public sector IT market, forecasted to be worth £6 billion in 2024. The procurement process features call-offs both with and without competition, which can enhance business relationships and market reach in the public sector. Suppliers can leverage this framework to enhance their client base, secure long-term contracts, and contribute to digital transformation initiatives across a wide array of governmental bodies. ## Notice G-Cloud 15 (GC15) is the proposed replacement for G-Cloud 14 (GC14), G-Cloud 14 Lot 4 (GC14.4) and Cloud Compute 2 (CC2). It is the largest framework of its kind in the public sector. G-Cloud spend for FY23/24 was PS3.1bn and Cloud Compute was PS0.5m. The Public Cloud market (in the Public Sector) is estimated to be worth PS6bn in 2024 according to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and Government Digital Service. This includes services that have already migrated to cloud (under the Cloud first policy) and the potential for those services yet to move to cloud. G-Cloud 15 will introduce a number of further improvements, mainly focussing on increased playbook and policy compliance and intention to adopt a more traditional approach to evaluation, as seen on other CCS frameworks, these include: Leveraging the popularity of G-Cloud to incorporate Cloud Compute services which have historically been available through Cloud Compute 1 and 2, removing the need for Cloud Compute 3 Discontinuing Lot 4 and enabling both call off with and without competition in all Lots Social Value, Quality, and Price Evaluations delivered through the evaluation at scale project, pending digital enhancements Introduction of appropriate levels of Economic and Financial Standing (EFS) for each Lot in G-Cloud 15, replacing the Bronze Plus blanket approach used for G-Cloud 14. Inclusion of prompt payment and no longer needing to seek a Ministerial exemption A range of digital enhancements to improve the buyer and supplier experience and provide better quality category information. ### Lot Information Lot 1a Cloud Hosting Core Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) subscription services. Lot 1a - owners of physical infrastructure / accredited partners. Lot1b Cloud Hosting Core IaaS and PaaS subscription services Lot 1b - all Lot 1 services delivered above "Official" security classification. Lot2a Infrastructure Software as a Service (iSaaS) Software as a Service (SaaS) applications usually accessed over the internet or private network and hosted in the cloudTime. Lot 2a - Infrastructure Software as a Service (iSaaS) Lot2b Software as a Service (SaaS) quality award questions Software as a Service (SaaS) applications usually accessed over the internet or private network and hosted in the cloud. Lot2b Software as a Service (SaaS) quality award questions Lot3 Cloud Support All cloud specific professional services for a clearly defined period. Further competition scope is outcomes based and/or time and materials. Without further competition defaults to framework maximum Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework day rates. Better value for money likely achieved from competing. ### Planning Information Customer engagement sessions. Supplier engagement sessions. Engagement posted on CCS website G-Cloud 15 - CCS. Tuesday 17 June from 10:00 – 11:00 (techUK members only) - COMPLETE Thursday 19 June from 10:30 – 11:30 (open to all) - COMPLETE Working collaboratively with CXD, 28 stakeholder engagement sessions were completed for the first round of pre-OBC engagement, comprising one to one and group sessions with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders, with approximately 700 delegates attending. The G-Cloud 15 stakeholder engagement plan, records details of when, who, why and the outcomes for each engagement, covering customers, suppliers and other stakeholders. Including a summary sheet to monitor all engagements in terms of scheduling, completion and sharing of information. Further customer and supplier engagement is planned between June to September 2025, to deliver specific sessions/videos on required elements as a result of the sessions held in June/July i.e. what suppliers and customers want to see next (e.g. a specific session/video on FVRA). Round 2 of Engagement was postponed due to uncertainty of having a Digital Solution in place. It was agreed with the CAAAB team that sessions with Customers and Suppliers would be held post-FBC to advise on the Strategy that has been agreed and approved. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068082-2025 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 23 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Sep 2026 - 16 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £14,000,000,000 | | Lots value | £14,000,000,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 9PP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | City Centre North | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 24 Oct 2025 at 09:42 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068082-2025 - 23 Oct 2025 at 12:08 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067801-2025 - 20 Aug 2025 at 14:13 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050250-2025 - 15 Aug 2025 at 13:36 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049176-2025 - 17 Apr 2025 at 10:08 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015819-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068082-2025 24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067801-2025 23rd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050250-2025 20th August 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049176-2025 15th August 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015819-2025 17th April 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-6560 ## Notice URLs - https://www.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/ - https://www.gov.uk/ccs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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