Crown Commercial Service

CCS connects public and private sectors to achieve the best commercial and procurement outcomes for the UK and its citizens. We are the UK’s central commercial and procurement organisation. Our customers are government departments, public and third sector organisations. We place our customers at the heart of everything we do. Combining our expertise with data helps us understand their unique challenges. By creating a simpler, better procurement experience, we empower them to redirect valuable resources towards essential public services.

We use our deep commercial expertise to guide over 20,000 customers to best value – from locum doctors and laptops, to emergency service vehicles and electricity.

Our extensive industry knowledge ensures we maintain resilient, diverse supply chains that strengthen our economy and society. 

For suppliers, CCS is a gateway to the UK public sector. Businesses of all sizes are vital to our economy. By harnessing supplier expertise, we create innovative solutions that benefit communities across the nation and support government missions and policy objectives. 

Our ambition is to be a world class, national commercial and procurement organisation and the preferred choice for customers and suppliers. We are motivated by the opportunity to make a positive difference and set the standard for quality and integrity in public procurement.

Using our scale and unique position, we create meaningful impact across the UK. We call this value for the nation.