About G-Cloud 6
G-Cloud is a set of frameworks for the public sector to buy cloud-based services through the Digital Marketplace. You can apply to be listed on the G-Cloud framework when an Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU) is open. On average, an OJEU will be open for 6 weeks, once every 6 to 9 months.
Once your submission has been processed, buyers will be able to review your service live on the Digital Marketplace.
The lots have remained the same as previous framework iterations:
Lot 1: Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS)
Lot 2: Platform As A Service (PaaS)
Lot 3: Software As A Service (SaaS)
Lot 4: Specialist Cloud Services (SCS)
G-Cloud 6 is similar to the previous iteration of the framework, G-Cloud 5, in scope but we’ve updated the guidance and supporting information to help make it easier to apply. These blog posts will also help suppliers to better understand how to structure their data in the Digital Marketplace.
Please note that previous services have not been pre-loaded into the Digital Marketplace Service Submission Portal (SSP). We would encourage all existing suppliers to submit their services to benefit from the new data structure.
Please read through all of the information provided in the Invitation to Tender (ITT).
Submitting your application
You can now submit your applications for OJEU notice for the G-Cloud 6 framework. We can confirm the timetable for this round of submissions.
| DATE | ACTIVITY |
| 6.11.14 | Publication of the OJEU Contract Notice |
| 6.11.14 | Clarification period starts |
| 6.11.14 | Bravo e-Sourcing Portal opens |
| 6.11.14 | Service Submission Portal opens |
| 2.12.14 | Clarification period closes |
| 8.12.14 | Deadline for the publication of responses to Clarification questions |
| 17.12.14 | Tender Submission Deadline (3pm GMT) |
| 20.1.15 | Intention to award notification issued to successful and unsuccessful Potential Providers. |
| 21.1.15 - 30.1.15 | 10 day standstill (in accordance with Regulation 32) |
| 2.2.15 | Expected Commencement date for Framework Agreement |
The application process
- Sign up to the CCS BravoSolution tool
- Register your expression of interest on the BravoSolution tool, when the OJEU opens
- Answer the invitation to tender (ITT) questions on the BravoSolution tool
- Submit company and service details to the Digital Marketplace using the Service Submission Portal (SSP)
- Wait for assurance checks to be made on your information. If accepted, these services will be published on the Digital Marketplace when G-Cloud 6 goes live
Any questions you have about the process or the framework should be submitted via the CCS BravoSolution tool.
If you have any technical issues, please email us at enquiries@digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk
We’ll continue to update the blog with additional information as the submission period goes on and as always we’re keen to hear your feedback to ensure we can keep improving this process.
13 comments
Comment by Tim Easton posted on
Hi Raphaelle
Is there anyway to re-use the responses to the eProcurement questionnaire for G Cloud 5 to respond the G Cloud 6 Bravo questionnaire? Also when you say that previous services have not been pre-loaded into the Digital Marketplace Service Submission Portal, how can I therefore see our G Cloud 5 services displayed on the Digital Marketplace? If this is the case, do we still have to submit the current services again?
Thanks for your help
regards
Tim
Comment by Raphaelle Heaf posted on
On your dashboard, you will be able to see the services that are currently live in the Digital Marketplace but due to the new data structure for G-Cloud 6, services need to be full re submitted. This blog post details this more https://digitalmarketplace.blog.gov.uk/2014/10/22/applying-to-g-cloud-6/.
We have shared the questions to help suppliers prepare in this blog post https://digitalmarketplace.blog.gov.uk/2014/10/23/describing-services-for-g-cloud-6/.
Comment by Piers posted on
Hi,
The links in this post do not work.
Can you reconfirm them...
Comment by Raphaelle Heaf posted on
These should be working now. Please email <a href="mailto:enquiries@digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk" rel="nofollow">enquiries@digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk</a> if you have any further issues.
Comment by Raphaelle Heaf posted on
The new tools both need suppliers to complete their details from scratch. This is due to a large restructure in the questions and data.
The Digital Marketplace shows all services that are currently live in G-Cloud 4 & 5 but to submit for G-Cloud 6 you will need to re-enter you service description and details. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact <a href="mailto:enquiries@digitalmarketplace.services.gov.uk" rel="nofollow">enquiries@digitalmarketplace.services.gov.uk</a>
Comment by Tony Silverman posted on
I am trying to enter my services but cannot since the SSP login is telling me that another company has a duplicate DUNS number. This is not the case but we recently changed company name since there is no helpdesk telephone number I am having problems resolving this in a timely manner. Why are the login details for the CCS sourcing suite and the SSP not integrated - it's very disjointed and a poor example of bad execution. Meanwhile the deadline is looming (today is the 15th) and I'm waiting for answers!
Comment by Raphaelle Heaf posted on
If you email us at <a href="mailto:enqiries@digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk" rel="nofollow">enqiries@digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk</a> we will ensure to help you resolve this asap.
Comment by Peter Male posted on
Tender Submission Deadline (3pm BST) - is this 3pm today or actually 2pm as we are now in GMT?
Comment by Raphaelle Heaf posted on
The submission deadline is today at 3pm GMT
Comment by Benjamin Jackson posted on
Hi,
Is it possible to view a submitted service to clarify the wording for one of our suppliers?
Many Thanks,
Comment by Raphaelle Heaf posted on
Please could you email <a href="mailto:enquiries@digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk" rel="nofollow">enquiries@digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk</a> and they will look into this for you.
Comment by Alex Dwyer posted on
Hi
Does anyone know when the OJEU will be open
Comment by Amy McNichol posted on
Hi there,
Please sign up for updates on this blog and follow us on Twitter @GOVUKdigimkt
All dates will be communicated on these platforms.
Hope this helps.