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Find & Win the Right Public Sector Framework Agreements

Public sector framework agreements can be complex. With hundreds live at any time, choosing the right framework for your business is essential. At Thornton & Lowe, we specialise in public sector framework consultancy, helping suppliers shortlist, apply for, and win the best-fit CCS, NHS, and local authority frameworks. Browse CCS, NHS and local government frameworks. From G-Cloud to Construction Works, we help you identify and win places on the right procurement frameworks.

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Specialists in Public Sector Framework Agreements - With over 15 years of experience, we’ve supported thousands of successful submissions to Crown Commercial Service (CCS), NHS, local authority, and wider government procurement frameworks.

End-to-End Framework Consultancy Support - From identifying the most relevant public sector frameworks to bid writing, compliance checks and contract management, we offer a full consultancy service tailored to your sector.

Expert Guidance Across All Industries - We help clients in construction, IT, healthcare, professional services, and more to identify, apply for, and win the right framework agreements for long-term public sector success.

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What We Offer

🔹 Public Sector Framework Identification & Shortlisting - Save time and focus on the right government procurement frameworks for your business.

🔹 Framework Agreement Application Support - Maximise your success with expert-led submissions tailored to public sector buyer needs.

🔹 Bid Writing for Public Sector Frameworks - High-quality, compliant responses that help you win CCS, NHS, and local authority framework agreements.

🔹 Post-Award Framework Consultancy - Turn your framework place into real contracts with strategic support after you're approved.

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What Is a Government Framework Agreement?

A government framework agreement is a pre-approved way for public sector buyers like councils, the NHS and central government, to purchase goods and services from selected suppliers. These frameworks reduce time, improve compliance and give suppliers access to regular contract opportunities.

Being listed on a framework doesn’t guarantee work, but it gives you the best chance to compete. Many contracts are only available to approved framework suppliers. These include frameworks from Crown Commercial Service (CCS), NHS Shared Business Services and local authorities.

If you're unsure where to start, we’ll help you find the right public sector frameworks, prepare your application and make sure you're in the strongest position to win work once you’re on.

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Find Live Public Sector Frameworks

We will guide you through our list of upcoming and active public sector frameworks from CCS, NHS and local government, which are right for your business – speak to a consultant for tailored advice.

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Who Benefits from Our Framework Consultancy?

We support businesses across a wide range of sectors to secure places on the most relevant public sector frameworks and agreements. Whether you're looking to grow in construction, healthcare, IT, or professional services, our framework consultancy helps you find, apply for, and make the most of these opportunities.

Public Sector Construction Frameworks
We support construction and infrastructure suppliers to access CCS and local authority frameworks for major works, professional services, and compliance-led delivery. Whether you're bidding into RM6165, ProCure23, or regional lots, we help you position your business effectively.

Healthcare & Social Care Frameworks
From NHS Shared Business Services to Workforce Alliance and clinical frameworks, we guide healthcare and social care providers through complex application processes - covering everything from workforce supply and medical services to estate management and compliance.

Government IT & Digital Frameworks
We work with digital and tech providers to help them win places on leading government IT frameworks, including G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes & Specialists (DOS), and other CCS-led digital agreements. Our support ensures your services align with public sector buyer needs.

Professional Services Frameworks
Whether you're a law firm, recruiter, training provider or business consultant, we help you identify and win places on public sector frameworks that align with your services, providing end-to-end support from shortlisting to submission.

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How Our Consultancy Service Works

  1. Initial Consultation – We’ll talk through your goals, tender and framework requirements, and where you need support.
  2. Bid Strategy & Planning – Our team builds a tailored plan and advises on bid/no-bid decisions, aligned to your public sector goals.
  3. Bid Writing & Support – We write, edit and review your responses to meet public sector buyer expectations and framework criteria.
  4. Final Review & Submission – We make sure your application is complete, compliant and ready to submit with confidence.

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CCS Procurement Support & Crown Commercial Service Frameworks

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) frameworks are some of the most competitive and widely used public sector procurement routes in the UK. From G-Cloud and DOS to Construction Works and Facilities Management, we help suppliers navigate, prepare for, and win places on the right CCS procurement frameworks.

With nearly 15 years of experience, we support suppliers to win places on a wide range of Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and NHS public sector frameworks. Whether you're bidding into digital, construction, professional services, healthcare or education, we provide tailored framework consultancy and submission support.

Our team helps you shortlist the right opportunities and prepare high-quality, compliant bids across key agreements such as G-Cloud, DOS, Network Services, Facilities Management and many more.

Technology & Digital

People & Professional Services

Property, Infrastructure & Specialist Services

G-Cloud

Executive & Non-Executive Recruitment

Construction Works

Digital Outcomes & Specialists (DOS)

Supply Teachers & Temporary Staff

Construction Professional Services

Technology Services

NHS Workforce Alliance

Facilities Management & Security Services

Network Services

Legal Services

Estate Management Services

TePAS

Audit & Assurance Services

Transport Technology

Back Office Software

Debt Resolution Services

Courier & Logistics Services

Digital Projects & Programmes

Learning & Development

Media & Creative Services

No matter your sector or experience with public sector bidding, we’ll guide you through shortlisting, preparation, and submission - ensuring you're ready to win and deliver.

NHS Procurement Frameworks

Key NHS Frameworks We Support

With a proven track record across NHS procurement, we help suppliers secure places on the most important and accessible NHS framework agreements. Our support covers clinical, non-clinical and estates-focused frameworks that offer real contract opportunities for approved suppliers.

We regularly provide framework consultancy and bid support for areas including workforce supply, estates and infrastructure, facilities management, clinical services, training, medical gases and more.

Workforce & Professional Services

Clinical & Medical Services

Estates & Infrastructure

Legal Services for Health

Clinical Managed Services

Building Safety & Fire Compliance

Interpretation & Translation Services

Orthotics & Prosthetics

Hard FM (Facilities Management)

Apprenticeship Training Services

Medical Gases (Cylinders & Bulk)

Modular Buildings

Consultancy & Advisory for Health

Insourced Clinical Services

Decarbonisation of Estates

We also work across frameworks from NHS Workforce Alliance, NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) and other regional procurement hubs, including those shaped by the Provider Selection Regime and the Procurement Act 2023.

If you're unsure which NHS framework is right for your business, or you’re preparing a submission, our team can guide you through the requirements and help you prepare a high-quality, compliant bid.

Free Framework Monitoring

Not sure where to start? Our free public sector framework monitoring service helps you track relevant opportunities and stay ahead of new releases.

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