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Guidance on applying is here.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/g-cloud-suppliers-guide
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Who shouldn’t apply
G-Cloud isn’t for:
services that aren’t cloud-related
recruitment or contractor services
‘colocation’ services, for example equipment the buyer rents from a supplier’s datacentre
hardware
bespoke development
any cyber security services that have been assured under these National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) schemes:
Cyber Security Consultancy
Penetration Testing (CHECK)
Cyber Incident Response (CIR)
Tailored Assurance Service
If your services have been assured under these NCSC schemes, you should provide them through the Cyber Security 2 frameworkLast edited by northernladuk; 7 March 2017, 15:08.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Originally posted by eek View PostTo apply fill the form in at https://www.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.ukThats a new one.Originally posted by G-Cloud 9Question 2.
Do you confirm that the services you’re submitting to G-Cloud 9 do not include:
recruitment or contractor (contingent labour) services or services that are ’inside IR35’"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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If you are already registered for Digital Outcomes and Specialist services then most of the answers are prepopulated for you.Originally posted by northernladuk View PostGuidance on applying is here.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/g-cloud-suppliers-guide
Noting....
Who shouldn’t apply
G-Cloud isn’t for:
services that aren’t cloud-related
recruitment or contractor services
‘colocation’ services, for example equipment the buyer rents from a supplier’s datacentre
hardware
bespoke development
any cyber security services that have been assured under these National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) schemes:
Cyber Security Consultancy
Penetration Testing (CHECK)
Cyber Incident Response (CIR)
Tailored Assurance Service
If your services have been assured under these NCSC schemes, you should provide them through the Cyber Security 2 framework"Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.Comment
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I thought these frameworks weren't supposed to have recruiters in them. No?
The DOS2 framework has loads of pimps in there, who just spam LinkedIn with bids masquerading as live roles.Comment
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They aren't supposed to. While I was as my last PS client they cleaned up Gcloud and moved recruiters out and in to the correct frameworks to stop body shopping via the wrong framework. Probably just not very well done. Many of the recruiters masquerade as solution providers and consultancies as well so may have offerings that appear still valid.Originally posted by nucastle View PostI thought these frameworks weren't supposed to have recruiters in them. No?
The DOS2 framework has loads of pimps in there, who just spam LinkedIn with bids masquerading as live roles.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!
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Evening,
I'm currently working within the PS and want to register with Digital Outcomes & Specialist (My skills are within Service Delivery, Project, and Service Management). Do I do this via G-Cloud9? The initial questions when completing the declaration all seem cloud based? Or am I missing something?!
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DOS is a whole different framework and you have unfortunately missed this years intake.
You will probably be able to re-apply Nov/Dec this year and if you are successful, you will find out Jan 2018 and available to bid on work from Feb 2018.Comment
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Nucastle thanks, will keep an eye out. In the meantime will have to complement someone else's DOS offering!Comment
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Has DOS2 opened?Originally posted by nucastle View PostDOS is a whole different framework and you have unfortunately missed this years intake.
You will probably be able to re-apply Nov/Dec this year and if you are successful, you will find out Jan 2018 and available to bid on work from Feb 2018.Comment
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