G-Cloud IV was launched on the 29th October 2013, and is the latest iteration of the Government’s procurement framework that aims to simplify the way in which the UK public sector procures digital services. There are now over 1183 suppliers offering their services to public sector buyers through the marketplace listing called CloudStore, and 84% of these are SMEs. In all, G-Cloud now features more than 13,000 services, which are available in four categories: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS); Platform as a Service (PaaS); Software as a Service (SaaS); and Specialist Cloud Services.
The launch of G-Cloud IV opens doors for many public sector bodies to buy cloud-based infrastructure, platform, software and specialist digital services quickly in a transparent and effective process. For SMEs in particularly, G-Cloud presents greater opportunity to interact with the public sector clients. So far, almost 60% of the Government's total £53.5m expenditure has gone to SMEs. The ICT suppliers market is dominated by international firms which often present costly solutions. Introduction of G-Cloud IV is important to the success of many small companies, and it shows government commitment to support local economies.
For us at Zipporah it was important milestone to expand our offering through CloudStore, making the acquisition of our systems more accessible and cost effective. The cost of procurement often outweighs the cost of the solution itself, thus becoming an approved supplier at the G-Cloud eliminates the barrier for many of our prospect clients.
Visit CloudStore to see our listing or contact our sales team directly at sales@zipporah.co.uk if you are interested in finding out more about our offering.
Anna Mazur
Marketing Executive
