G-Cloud 14 - RM1557.14
G-Cloud 14 replaced G-Cloud 13 and will continue to provide cloud hosting and software services, together with associated support services to the UK central government departments and all other public sector bodies.
The following changes have been implemented:
- Enhanced search functionality with filtering options to support navigation
- Increased transparency of services provided by each party in regards to their services
- Rating has been introduced to provide insights and supporting buying decisions
- G-Cloud 13 focused primarily on SaaS (Software as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), and IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service). However, G-Cloud 14 introduced specialist cloud services, expanding its reach beyond the previous confines.
- Contract term has extended to 36 months
Note, the scope and application process for Lots 1-3 remain unchanged. Suppliers can apply for any combination of the four lots.
The public sector can use the G-Cloud framework on the Digital Marketplace to find:
- cloud hosting, for example PaaS and IaaS
- cloud software, for example SaaS
- cloud support, for example migration services or ongoing support
The Digital Marketplace has been created by the Cabinet Office to provide public sector organisations with faster and more cost-effective access to cloud-based services from a variety of suppliers. Public sector organisations, including agencies and arm's length bodies, use the Digital Marketplace to find cloud services, specialists who can work on digital projects and physical data center space.
Benefits for Contracting Authorities
It is intended to build upon the benefits of the previous G-Cloud framework, including;
- Access to multiple suppliers and cloud services, including a high number of SME’s
- Quick and easy route to market, with ability to rate and review ratings of supplier services
- Access to the latest cloud technology and innovation, with filtering capabilities
- Improved pricing via further competition for cloud support services in lot 4
- Access to over 40,000 services and over 5,000 suppliers
- Scalable services: pay for what you use, and increase or reduce what you need easilY
- Reduced costs and reduced total cost of ownership compared to running your own service in house
- Access to the latest technology and innovation with every refresh of the g-cloud agreement
- Change service provider easily
- Front end catalogue allows keyword search for Services and/or Supplier, and filtering options
- Mini Competition and Direct Award options
- Terms and Conditions documents supplied with every service
- SFIA Rate Card supplied for each Service
- Service Description Document supplied with every Service
- Ability to contact Suppliers to ask clarification questions
Computacenter Lot Information
- Lot 1: Cloud Hosting (PaaS, Iaas)
- Lot 2: Cloud Software (SaaS)
- Lot 3: Cloud Support
