Scope
Reference
RM1557.15
Description
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 £3.1bn and Cloud Compute was £0.5m.
The Public Cloud market (in the Public Sector) is estimated to be worth £6bn 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.
Commercial tool
Establishes an open framework
Total value (estimated)
- £14,000,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,800,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 17 September 2026 to 16 September 2030
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
- GG - Guernsey
- IM - Isle of Man
- JE - Jersey
- AI - Anguilla
- BM - Bermuda
- FK - Falkland Islands
- GI - Gibraltar
- GS - South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands
- IO - British Indian Ocean Territory
- KY - Cayman Islands
- MS - Montserrat
- PN - Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands
- SH - Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- TC - Turks and Caicos Islands
- VG - British Virgin Islands
Lot 1a (was 1). Lot 1a Cloud Hosting
Description
Core Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) subscription services.
Lot 1a - owners of physical infrastructure / accredited partners.
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,000,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,800,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 1b. Lot1b Cloud Hosting
Description
Core IaaS and PaaS subscription services
Lot 1b - all Lot 1 services delivered above "Official" security classification.
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,000,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,800,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2a. Lot2a Infrastructure Software as a Service (iSaaS)
Description
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)
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,000,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,800,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2b. Lot2b Software as a Service (SaaS) quality award questions
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,000,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,800,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Lot3 Cloud Support
Description
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.
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,000,000,000 excluding VAT
- £16,800,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Open framework scheme end date (estimated)
16 September 2030
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0.75%
Further information about fees
The Supplier will pay, excluding VAT, 0.75 % of all the Charges for the Deliverables invoiced to the Buyer under all Call-Off Contracts.
Suppliers to submit MI templates.
Framework operation description
Refer to Framework Schedule 7 - for details of the competitive selection processes for the award of contracts under this framework.
In the event that there is a challenge to the Competition and such a challenge is confined to any one particular Lot, the Authority reserves the right to the extent that it is lawful to do so, to conclude a Framework Contract with the successful Suppliers in respect of the Lot(s) that has (have) not been so challenged. The Authority also reserves the right to extend Lots by varying durations.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Please refer to the attached document which details the full customer list for RM1557.15 G-Cloud 15
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1a (was 1). Lot 1a Cloud Hosting
Lot 1b. Lot1b Cloud Hosting
Lot 2a. Lot2a Infrastructure Software as a Service (iSaaS)
Lot 2b. Lot2b Software as a Service (SaaS) quality award questions
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender.
Lot 3. Lot3 Cloud Support
The conditions of participation relating to the legal and financial capacity are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1a (was 1). Lot 1a Cloud Hosting
Lot 1b. Lot1b Cloud Hosting
Lot 2a. Lot2a Infrastructure Software as a Service (iSaaS)
Lot 2b. Lot2b Software as a Service (SaaS) quality award questions
Lot 3. Lot3 Cloud Support
The conditions of participation relating to technical capability are set out in the ITT, in the procurement specific questionnaire. The conditions of participation will be assessed in accordance with the assessment methodologies detailed in the procurement specific questionnaire and Attachment 2 How to tender.
Particular suitability
Lot 1a (was 1). Lot 1a Cloud Hosting
Lot 1b. Lot1b Cloud Hosting
Lot 2a. Lot2a Infrastructure Software as a Service (iSaaS)
Lot 2b. Lot2b Software as a Service (SaaS) quality award questions
Lot 3. Lot3 Cloud Support
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
12 December 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 January 2026, 3:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
17 September 2026
Award criteria
Lot 1a (was 1). Lot 1a Cloud Hosting
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot1a Quality Cloud Services | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 40% |
| Lot1a Maximising Buyer Value | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 40% |
| Understanding Social Value | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 10% |
| Lot1a Price for Onboarding | You must read the Attachment 2 How to Tender for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Price | 5% |
| Lot1a Price - Discount | You must read the Attachment 2 How to Tender for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Price | 5% |
Lot 1b. Lot1b Cloud Hosting
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot1b Quality Cloud Services | Quality | 40% | |
| Lot1b Maximising Buyer Value | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 40% |
| Social Value | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 10% |
| Lot1b Price for Onboarding | You must read the Attachment 2 How to Tender for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Price | 5% |
| Lot1b Price - Discount | You must read the Attachment 2 How to Tender for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Price | 5% |
Lot 2a. Lot2a Infrastructure Software as a Service (iSaaS)
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot2a Price | You must read the Attachment 2 How to Tender for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Price | 80% |
| Social Value | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 10% |
| Lot2a User Support - SaaS | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
| Lot2a Asset Protection - SaaS | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
| Lot2a Penetration Testing - SaaS | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
| Lot2a Data Sanitisation | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
Lot 2b. Lot2b Software as a Service (SaaS) quality award questions
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot2b Price | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Price | 80% |
| Social Value | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 10% |
| Lot2b User Support - SaaS | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
| Lot2b Asset Protection - SaaS | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
| Lot2b Penetration Testing - SaaS | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
| Lot2b Data Sanitisation | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
Lot 3. Lot3 Cloud Support
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot3 Price | You must read the Attachment 2 How to Tender for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Price | 80% |
| Social Value | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 10% |
| Lot3 User Support - Cloud Support | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
| Lot3 Staff Security Clearance - Cloud Support | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
| Lot3 Security Clearance Levels - Cloud Support | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
| Lot3 Cyber Essentials - Cloud Support | You must read the Attachment 2d Quality questionnaire for the details of this question's requirement, response guidance and marking scheme |
Quality | 2.5% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
- Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Crown Commercial Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PBZB-4962-TVLR
The Capital, Old Hall Street
Liverpool
L3 9PP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD72 - Liverpool
Organisation type: Public authority - central government