G-Cloud 14 Framework - Choosing a supplier
The latest iteration of the government G-Cloud framework allows Public Sector organisations to procure solutions and services from a range of providers. This latest G-Cloud edition allows HSO, once again, to demonstrate its capabilities as an end-to-end Microsoft partner.
Joining G-Cloud 14
The process of joining G-Cloud is long, arduous, and without guaranteed success. This is great for Public Sector organisations because it means that only the best cloud providers can join the G-Cloud framework.
An initial assessment by Crown Commercial Services (CCS) checks if submissions are complete and compliant. A technical evaluation weeds out weak proposals that don’t meet strict technical quality, security, and performance standards.
Next, a commercial evaluation drills into the financial, commercial, and contractual aspects to ensure they meet strict criteria. The supplier assessment stage comes next with CCS conducting various financial health checks and security audits. Only suppliers that meet viability standards make it through to the final stage.
Based on these combined factors, CSS decides whether to award a place on the G-Cloud framework. Even then, it’s not guaranteed.
With each submission poured over and scrutinised by government experts, submissions that don't pass muster are quickly discounted. As the buying organisation, you will receive only the best Public Sector Cloud Providers and HSO is proud to meet these high standards.
Benefits of working with a G-Cloud 14 supplier
G-Cloud streamlines the procurement process, reducing paperwork and accelerating contract agreements.
G-Cloud suppliers, like HSO, are pre-approved, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, security, and compliance.
G-Cloud promotes competition, leading to competitive pricing and potential cost savings.
G-Cloud suppliers offer a wide range of new cloud solutions, enabling you to adopt the latest technologies and deliver citizen and staff value fast.
G-Cloud suppliers undergo rigorous vetting, reducing risks associated with procurement and ensuring reliable service delivery.
G-Cloud fosters collaboration between suppliers like HSO and public sector organisations, like yours, building long-term relationships and facilitating knowledge sharing.
The G-Cloud framework is organised into distinct categories (Lots). Suppliers, like HSO, get to participate in one or three Lots, tailoring services and solutions to the specific needs of organisations in the public sector.
Given the range and depth of HSO offerings and capabilities, our services range across each of the three Lots:
How to make your Microsoft technology project a guaranteed success
Whatever your biggest challenge, technology has solutions. If only new technology projects weren’t so risky.
When projects fail, and produce zero ROI, your operation becomes burdened with even more problems, inefficiencies, and overheads. How do you stop this from happening to your Public Sector organisation?
Before you start, your technology project must take your unique needs into account. Its success depends on making two correct decisions:
Your technology provider must have solutions compatible with your current processes or able to support modern and newly defined processes as part of your project. This provides a smooth transition from your old systems to the new ones. Once you have the right technology in place, you’re also better equipped to deal with sudden challenges.
Your transformation partner must understand how your new software applies to you, your citizens, and your staff. They must take a proven best-practice approach in efficiently bringing together your people, data, processes, and activities. And, where possible, use templated frameworks to deliver rapid results. They must also stay laser focused on your goals, so your project never strays off course.
Getting these two decisions wrong is a key reason some technology projects fail. Fortunately, avoiding these early mistakes is easier when choosing a trusted partner - like HSO - from the G-Cloud 14 framework.
Why HSO is the right G-Cloud partner for your needs
When you select HSO as your G-Cloud partner of choice, your project is then built off the back of 2,500+ past successes.
We’ve delivered for +1,200 unique clients – in the Public Sector, Retail, Manufacturing, Distribution, Professional Services, and Financial Services. And it’s this eclectic mix of industry expertise that enables HSO to infuse Public Sector technology delivery with private sector business nous.
At the heart of it all, HSO's goal is to help Public Sector organisations get more value from their investments in Microsoft technology.
How do we do this? By pairing you with the brightest minds in technology together with experienced industry experts. Together, they enable organisations to solve the challenges plaguing citizen service delivery. The result: happier citizens, happier staff, and a happier you.
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