What is the crown commercial service (CCS)?

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is a UK government organisation, part of the Cabinet Office, that helps public sector bodies buy common goods and services and achieve better value for money. It does this by setting up and managing commercial agreements such as frameworks and dynamic purchasing systems that pre-qualify suppliers and standardise procurement terms. For suppliers, CCS agreements can be a route to public sector opportunities, but you must meet eligibility requirements and compete for call-offs or mini-competitions under the agreement rules.