Trustmarque, Insight and Softcat are among the big names who have scored a new vertical software framework for local authorities, education, community health and social care organisations.
The Vertical Application Solutions (VAS) framework went live last month and has a kitty of £1.84 billion.
The Crown Commercial Service-run framework works with Software Design and Implementation Services, Big Data & Analytics and Back Office Software frameworks, it replaces the Data and Applications Solutions Framework, which comes to an end on 22 May 2023.
Its 81 suppliers include IT services giants such as Atos and Accenture and resellers Softcat, Insight and Trustmarque. Microsoft partner Tisski and Oracle ally Inoapps are among the business applications-focused channel partners making the cut.
The framework is divided into five Lots, namely Business Applications Solutions, Education, Community Health and Social Care Solutions, Housing, Environment and Planning Solutions, Citizen Services and Blue Light Solutions.
It will run for 30 months, with an option to extend for a further 18. There is no maximum contract length for call-off contracts.
