OrganisationsLegacy term

Crown Commercial Service (CCS)

This term is no longer in use under the Procurement Act 2023 regime (from 24 February 2025). See the current equivalent: Government Commercial Agency.

Quick answer

CCS is now the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) (from 1 April 2026). Frameworks such as G-Cloud continue under the new name.

Last updated: 18 May 2026

Transition

Update CRM and bid references to GCA. Legacy links to CCS still resolve during rebranding.

Common questions

What is Crown Commercial Service?

Crown Commercial Service was the UK government's central commercial organisation until rebranding to the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) on 1 April 2026. Frameworks and portals may still show CCS branding during transition.

Is this still current after February 2025?

No. Legacy term.

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