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.

Aurora Futures Lab

Futures Lab is a responsive service providing impartial advice and expertise to UK MOD Front Line Commands and DE&S.

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:

G-Cloud 15

Assisting in every stage of cloud adoption and management, including: SVGC has been approved as a supplier on the latest Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 15 Framework.

The G-Cloud framework helps public sector organisations across the UK streamline the procurement of cloud-based computing services, such as hosting, software, and support. G-Cloud 15 builds on its predecessor, G-Cloud 14, with updated terms and conditions that incorporate the latest procurement policies, including prompt payment commitments and social value requirements.

Our Services on G-Cloud 15: SVGC will offer services under Lots 2 and 3, covering a range of cloud needs:

Lot 2 Cloud Software (SaaS) – Offering cloud-based applications accessible over the internet for seamless integration and operation.

Lot 3 Cloud Support – to help set up and maintain cloud software or hosting services.

• Cloud Migration Planning
• Setup and Migration
• Security Services
• Quality Assurance and Performance Testing
• Training and Ongoing Support

At SVGC, we believe in supporting the public sector make great decisions. G-Cloud 15 allows the public sector the opportunity to engage with us as an SME, and our Transformation and Digital Design services are centred around providing effective and efficient business processes that enable transformative change.

DOS 6

SVGC has been approved as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service DOS 6 Framework, in the following two lots (1&3) Digital Outcomes and User Research Participants.

The DOS 6 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, DOS 6 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.

DOS 6 Framework Lots 1 & 3

1. Digital Outcomes

3. User Research Participants

R Cloud

R-Cloud offers research contracting opportunities across Dstl’s nine priority S&T capabilities and welcomes membership from UK and international research suppliers. It is used for both Counter-Terrorism and S&T activity. This framework should be used to place contracts for experimental and applied research where the Technology Readiness Level is between 1 and 6, and where the Intellectual Property rests with the supplier. The R-cloud framework restricts the level of subcontracting allowed by suppliers.

Vivace

VIVACE is a consortium of security industry partners with the objective to facilitate ACE on behalf of the Home Office’s (HO) Communications Capabilities Development (CCD) programme, supporting the UK police and wider law enforcement agencies. The aim of ACE is to provide innovative and agile solutions to problems in the communications data space. The mission is to turn the ‘months to years’ development cycle into ‘weeks to months’.

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.