Software: Cloud Software is an application or service that can be run over the internet or in the cloud. Examples of Clo
Crimson is confirmed on G Cloud 9 Framework With effect from May 22nd 2017, Crimson Consultants is a confirmed supplier for cloud-based CRM-related software and services. If you are a public sector organisation and are looking to use such services, Crimson has been pre-selected via a formal OJEU procurement exercise with the government’s Digital Marketplace procurement service. You do not have to incur the time or expense of the formal OJEU process as long as your selected supplier already has a framework agreement - and Crimson does!
If this is a new process for you, we have included a short guide below on the G Cloud 9 Framework and how to benefit from it. Please visit https://digitalmarketplace.blog.gov.uk/ for more details. Alternatively please contact Crimson Consultants on
[email protected] or 0845 094 2259 for further details.
What are Frameworks Government frameworks are agreements between the government and suppliers. The basic terms of use are agreed by both parties following a formal Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) procurement process. This saves public sector organisations and suppliers the time and cost traditionally associated with individual procurement contracts. Buyers and suppliers still need to sign a ‘call-off contract’ for each service procured through a framework.
The G Cloud Framework
Being included on the G Cloud 9 Framework Agreement is a great accolade for Crimson and a great opportunity for our potential public sector customers to avoid the cost and effort associated with a full OJEU procurement”. John Drew, Sales & Marketing Director, Crimson Consultants
The G-Cloud framework is an agreement between the government and suppliers who provide cloudbased services. G-Cloud services are divided into three categories or lots: Cloud hosting Cloud software Cloud support Crimson Consultants submitted a bid and has been selected as an approved supplier for Lot 2 - Cloud Software: Cloud Software is an application or service that can be run over the internet or in the cloud. Examples of Cloud Software include web-based email services, customer relationship management (CRM) software and analytics tools.
The latest version of the G-Cloud Framework which takes effect from 22nd May 2017 is known as G-Cloud 9. Continued over...
Frameworks on the Digital Marketplace Public sector organisations can access services available on the G-Cloud framework, via the Digital Marketplace, part of gov.uk, via https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/. The Digital Marketplace has been the government’s new shop window for cloud-based technology services since November 2014 and £418 million worth of services have been purchased since then via this route.
Buying Cloud Services on the Digital Marketplace All public sector organisations, including agencies, can use the Digital Marketplace. Check the list of approved organisations to see if you’re eligible. All the cloud services included on the Digital Marketplace are listed on the G-Cloud framework, and all suppliers have successfully been through the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) process. That means you can save on the time and cost traditionally associated with entering into individual procurement contracts. When using the Digital Marketplace, you're still running your own procurement as usual and must still follow best practice. You should follow the buying process below:
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Prepare your requirements – a list of ‘must -haves’ and ‘wants’ – and get approval to buy what you need.
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Search for services on the Digital Marketplace using keywords. Review services and apply the filters to create your shortlist. Evaluate your options to find the cheapest or best value for money. Select your service, award and sign the call-off agreement. Complete the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) benefits form.
If you award a contract through G-Cloud, make sure you keep a record of all the selection process stages. You must be able to demonstrate a clear, accountable audit trail, including searches you’ve carried out, filters you’ve applied and any evaluation you’ve made.
Call-off Contract In a call-off contract, the terms and conditions and prices are all agreed when you sign the framework agreement. A copy of the call-off contract must be signed by all interested parties (the buyer and supplier) before the service can be used. The G-Cloud framework is unlike most other frameworks because it includes the suppliers’ terms and conditions. In the case of any contradiction between the supplier's service terms and conditions in the call-off contract and the framework terms and conditions, the framework terms will take precedence. About Crimson Crimson is a consultancy and development company which specialises in assisting organisations implement Microsoft Dynamics CRM to achieve their specific business goals. The Crimson Dynamics solution builds on Microsoft Dynamics to achieve the closest possible fit with each organisation’s particular requirements by means of ready-made, functional Accelerators and a consultative implementation process, known as Crimson Fusion.
Crimson Core Values: Passion… to be passionate about winning and about our solutions and people, thereby delivering superior value to our customers. Customer focused Delivery... to create a culture where our customer is placed in the forefront of our business. Excellence and Creativity... to be the best in quality and in creativity in all aspects of our business. Motivation and Leadership... to celebrate success, recognizing and rewarding the achievements of individuals and teams. Innovation... to innovate in everything, from products to processes. Empowerment and People Growth... to empower our talented people to take the initiative and to help them reach their potential.
