A Potential £12 BILLION Opportunity for Software Providers!
THE GOVERNMENT’S NEW FLAGSHIP £MULTI-BILLION SOFTWARE FRAMEWORK IS COMING TO MARKET IN 2026
Suppliers across the UK public sector software market cannot afford to miss out on this huge opportunity.
CCS is preparing to launch a major new Pan-Government Collaborative Agreement for software, expected to become the future “go-to” route to market for Central Government and the entire UK Public Sector.
This huge new 4-year framework is currently estimated to be worth up to £12 billion, making it one of the most significant software procurement frameworks in recent years.
A New Strategic Route to Market for Public Sector Software
This agreement aims to deliver a modern, innovative way for public sector organisations to buy software, while supporting new strategic procurement initiatives, including centralised buying and streamlined purchasing across government.
CCS is signalling clear intent: this framework is set to replace, consolidate or evolve several existing agreements, bringing them under one powerful umbrella. Frameworks under consideration include:
- Technology Products & Services (TePAS2)
- Back Office Software (BOS2)
- Vertical Application Solutions (confirmed consolidation)
- Big Data & Analytics (confirmed consolidation)
- AI & Automation (confirmed consolidation)
The ambition is simple: simplify the landscape, reduce duplication, and create a smarter, more accessible route to market for software solutions.
Potential Lot Structure (Subject to Confirmation)
CCS have indicated that software capabilities will be grouped into consolidated lots, potentially including:
- High Value Enterprise Software and Complex Solutions
- Lower Value Enterprise Software, Specialist Software & AI Solutions
- Big Data, Analytics, AI & Automation Solutions
- Wider Public Sector Applications (Housing, Health, Education, Bluelight etc)
More details are expected to be released over the coming weeks with the procurement set to begin in Summer 2026.
What’s Changing? What Suppliers Need to Know
While still under review, CCS has already highlighted several areas where requirements and expectations will increase, including:
- ISO certifications are likely across certain lots
- CyberEssentials will be expected as a baseline
- Updated T&Cs and commercial structures
- Insurance levels under review
- Greater focus on Social Value
- Enhanced accreditation requirements
Suppliers should expect more robust quality, compliance and assurance expectations than in previous frameworks.
What This Means for Suppliers
With higher entry standards, additional requirements and a more competitive application process potential suppliers need to ensure they are fully prepared, compliant, and positioned for success.
We have a proven success rate in helping clients secure a place on previous technology frameworks, including a remarkable 100% success rate on the recently awarded Technology Services 4 framework. Leveraging our expertise and deep understanding of the process, we can support suppliers with:
- Quality Responses, working with suppliers to develop and articulate strong, well-evidenced responses on delivering value, innovation, support and implementation services.
- Social Value Responses, helping suppliers to understand and demonstrate clear, measurable commitments aligned to government priorities such as carbon reduction, tackling economic inequality, and supporting skills and apprenticeships.
- Pricing, as competitive pricing strategies will directly influence rankings, we help suppliers to understand their competitive positioning and provide valuable market insights.
In addition, we provide expert guidance and support on completing compliant FVRAs, TACs, Modern Slavery Statements and Carbon Reduction Plans. For clients who require it, we also offer a full service to create public sector compliant Carbon Reduction Plans.
Additional requirements for bidders may also include insurances (levels tbc) and Cyber Essentials certification.
Your Next Steps
Don’t risk missing this opportunity. Our specialist team has delivered over 97% success rates and helped secure £25 billion in public sector contracts. We have limited spaces available for our comprehensive bid support.
Contact us immediately: 0161 804 9624 or info@neuven-consult.com