ICT suppliers can now offer their services through G-Cloud 9 (G9), the latest and 'best' iteration of the G-Cloud framework which opens the door to public sector opportunities for cloud service providers of all sizes.
According to UKCloud's CEO Simon Hansford (pictured) G9 is 'the best iteration yet' with improvements coming from consultations carried out by the Government Digital Service and Crown Commercial Service.
Hansford's high expectations for the success of G9 are reflected in UKCloud's just launched channel recruitment campaign to cultivate greater collaboration with more partners on public sector business.
The company launched its partner programme in November 2016 and has so far given circa 120 partners a leg up onto the G-Cloud Framework. "We're committed to continuing this momentum via G-Cloud 9," stated Hansford.
UKCloud has offered cloud solutions via G-Cloud since the Framework first went live in 2012 and has supported more than 465 partner projects across the UK public sector.
Hansford expects the improvements made to G9 to be the catalyst of more sales from a wider range of market sectors. He said buyers will be more receptive to a sharper emphasis on suppliers' security credentials and a slicker buying process through granular service categorisation, all helped along by simplified terms and conditions.
"IT companies wanting to break into the UK public sector market must be familiar with and overcome specific requirements when it comes to assurance, connectivity and commercial governance," added Hansford.
To help ambitious IT suppliers break into the public sector UKCloud offers a G-Cloud 9 check list, a 'How to Submit' guide and a Q&A forum that provides guidance on achieving the required security credentials, and the best ways to address the security questions that form part of the G9 submission process.