Frameworks
Technology Services 3 (TS3)
(Lot 1, Lot 2, Lot 3d)
The Technology Services 3 framework enables customers to procure information and communication technology services across the entire lifecycle; from strategy through to transition and operational deployment.
The new agreement builds on the success of the Technology Services 2 (TS2) framework, adding refinements to the Lots and making it easier and more efficient for customers to procure IT services.
TS3 launches in July 2021 and runs for 4 years. Call-off contract durations can be from 2 to 7 years. It replaces TS2, which is due to expire in September 2021.

Management Consultancy Framework 3 (MCF3)
(Lot 2, Lot 6)
The Management Consultancy Framework Three enables central government and wider public sector customers to access cost-effective consultancy advice from a range of suppliers across business, strategy and policy, complex and transformation work, finance, HR, procurement and supply chain, health, social care and community, infrastructure including transport, and environmental sustainability and socio-economic development.
The Crown Commerical Service RM6187 Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3) replaces previous government consulting frameworks (MCF1 and MCF2) and is valid until 2025.
Lot 2: Strategy and Policy Provision of strategic objective advice relating to corporate strategies or government policy. This may include identification of options with recommendations as well as implementation and delivery.
Lot 6: Procurement and Supply Chain
Provision of objective advice in relation to procurement and supply chain. This may include identification of options with recommendations as well as implementation and delivery.

Astrid
Astrid will provide a flexible, long-term contracting mechanism to support Defence and Security decision making across Government. The scope of ASTRID is mostly the same as the ASC Framework used to be, including analysis and decision support in the following areas:
Strategy, Policy and Enterprise Level
Capability and Investment Level
Defence and Security Business Space
Enabling Analysis Services to include:
- Development, operation, modification and maintenance of models and tools
- Collection and collation of required data
- Emerging Science & Technology

Aurora
Engineering Delivery Partner and the Aurora Engineering Partnership
QinetiQ, Atkins, a member of SNC-Lavalin Group, and BMT have joined forces to form The Aurora Engineering Partnership to support DE&S transformation strategy and drive benefits through the delivery of engineering services. The partnership brings with it considerable cross-sector and non-defence experience and a strong track record of delivery.
Both DE&S and the Aurora Engineering Partnership are committed to a vision and mission for the EDP and implementing increasingly longer-term, output based programmes for engineering services, fostering innovation and right first time solutions for the Front Line Commands; and enabling MOD programme milestones to be achieved cost-effectively and on time.

DOS6
SVGC has been approved as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service DOS6 Framework, in the following two lots (1&3) Digital Outcomes and User Research Participants.
The DOS6 Framework is designed to help the public sector buy, design, build and deliver bespoke solutions that support digital transformation of public services, and is now the primary way that central government buys the skills and services required to build digital teams.
There are many benefits to this approach. Not only is the buyer reassured they are working with trusted, government approved experts, DOS6 also makes it easy for buyers and suppliers to communicate in a more productive way in advance of applying for a tender. This saves time, money and resources for both the buying organisation and the supplier.
DOS6 Framework Lots 1 & 3
1. Digital Outcomes
Performance analysis and data
Service delivery
Software development
3. User Research Participants

EW&C
The use of the Framework was initially limited to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), however it has since been expanded to allow all departments of the UK Ministry of Defence to benefit.

G Cloud 12

HSSRC
Human and Social Sciences Capability

JOSCAR
the Joint Supply Chain Accreditation Register

Progeny

R Cloud

Vivace
VIVACE consists of several Core Team members, including QinetiQ, Atos, IBM, and Thales and others. The Core Team is responsible for the operation of ACE and managing the delivery process to the HO.
ACE is intended to accommodate multiple ICT systems as the capability evolves and matures.
