Public sector procurement organisation Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is preparing a formal tender notice for a new pan-government digital marketplace.
CCS is seeking a platform provider to primarily service low-complexity spend on goods and services within public sector organisations. The initiative covers a wide range of product categories, including stationery, office supplies and equipment, furniture, occupational safety, janitorial, education supplies, arts and crafts, first aid, packaging, and branded uniforms.
Draft documents already available indicate the chosen supplier must ensure that no more than 10% of deliverables ordered by buyers are its own-brand goods. CCS is also requiring “proactive support” for government goals, such as encouraging SMEs and VCSEs (voluntary, community and social enterprises) to register as vendors.
CCS said the marketplace aims to reduce costs, improve procurement efficiency and simplify sourcing processes across government. It is intended to replace fragmented legacy systems with a more unified, scalable infrastructure.
The agreement is expected to run for four years from July 2026 and is valued at up to £1.2 billion. CCS plans to issue a formal tender notice in two months’ time, on 28 November.
