16 Jul 2025

Event round-up: CCS Public Sector Software Solutions (RM6396) Framework Market Engagement event

On Thursday 10 July and Thursday 17 July, we were pleased to host two virtual supplier engagement session with the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) to help shape the new Public Sector Software Solutions RM6396 framework agreement. Please note: Both sessions were the same. 

This framework, established under the Procurement Act 2023, will support public sector organisations in buying software including Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions deployed in the cloud, on premise or hybrid.

The new agreement aims to simplify the procurement process for public sector organisations by consolidating various CCS software purchasing routes into one flexible framework. It will pave the way for discovering innovative software solutions and support strategic procurement initiatives, such as centralised buying, aligning with government priorities for more efficient public spending.

CCS sought to gather feedback from the existing software framework suppliers regarding current successes and challenges, as well as insights from potential new suppliers.

You can view the recording of the presentation below: 


Heather Cover-Kus

Heather Cover-Kus

Head of Central Government Programme, techUK

Ellie Huckle

Ellie Huckle

Programme Manager, Central Government, techUK

Charles Bauman

Charles Bauman

Junior Programme Manager - Central Government, techUK

Francesca Richiusa

Francesca Richiusa

Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK


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Heather Cover-Kus

Heather Cover-Kus

Head of Central Government Programme, techUK

Ellie Huckle

Ellie Huckle

Programme Manager, Central Government, techUK

Charles Bauman

Charles Bauman

Junior Programme Manager - Central Government, techUK

Francesca Richiusa

Francesca Richiusa

Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK