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RM1557.15 · Open Framework

# G-Cloud 15

Helps the public sector buy cloud-based computing services such as hosting, software and support. This includes off-the-shelf and pay as you go solutions.

Not taking bids right now As an open framework, it reopens to new suppliers at set points during its term, which runs until 5 Feb 2028.

[Get call-off alerts](https://tendernation.io/register) [Official page on gca.gov.uk](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.15)

- [5 lots](#lots)
- Feb 2028 agreement ends

    Aug 2026 to Feb 2028 · 14% through

## What is RM1557.15?

RM1557.15 G-Cloud 15 is an open framework run by the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service), in its Cloud and Hosting category. It has 5 lots. It runs from 6 August 2026 to 5 February 2028.

How to join: As an open framework, it reopens to new suppliers at set points during its term.

We have matched 879 published award notices to RM1557.15, from 191 buyers.

### Buyers that have used it

- [Crown Commercial Service 103 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/crown-commercial-service)
- [Ministry Of Justice 73 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ministry-of-justice)
- [Valuation Office Agency 70 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/valuation-office-agency)
- [Met Office 47 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/met-office)
- [UK Shared Business Services Limited 46 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/uk-shared-business-services-limited)
- [Department for Work and Pensions 27 awards](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-work-and-pensions)

## About this framework

G-Cloud 15 has replaced G-Cloud 14. It will continue to provide a large variety of cloud based services from a range of suppliers.

G-Cloud 15 is an open framework, let under the Procurement Act 2023.

Services include:

- Infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS)
- Infrastructure software as a service (I-SaaS)
- Software as a service (SaaS)
- Cloud support services (additional services)
- Agreement length

G-Cloud 15 will run for 4 years from 6 August 2026 (reopening after 18 months and again after 36 months).

### Why buyers use it

- Access to over 50,000 services and over 4,000 suppliers
- Two call-off procedures: award with competition and award without competition
- Rapid, fully compliant routes to market
- Transparent, upfront pricing and terms
- Robust, tailored contracts that protect buyers
- Pre-assessed financial stability and viability

### Key facts

Agreement number

RM1557.15

Type

Open Framework

Category

Cloud and Hosting

Pillar

Technology

Status

Live

Started

6 Aug 2026

Ends

5 Feb 2028

Bids opened

23 Oct 2025

Bids closed

30 Jan 2026

From the Government Commercial Agency (formerly Crown Commercial Service). Buyer guides, documents and how to buy are on the [official RM1557.15 page](https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements/RM1557.15).

## Lots

5 lots. Suppliers win a place on a lot, and buyers call off work from the lot that fits their need.

1. Lot 3

    Cloud support services

    Use this lot to procure cloud support (additional services) to help set up and maintain cloud software or hosting services. Access Lot 3: Cloud support services.
2. Lot 1a

    Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS)

    Use this lot to buy infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS). Provides platform or infrastructure services for processing and storing data, running software or networking. Cloud hosting offers the capability to deploy, manage and run software. It also provides processing, storage, or network resources. Access Lot 1a: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
3. Lot 1b

    Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) AO

    Use this lot to buy infrastructure as a service (IaaS) and platform as a service (PaaS) above OFFICIAL. The same as lot 1a, but must be provided in a way that meets the additional requirements of operating at above-OFFICIAL security classifications. Access Lot 1b: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) AO.
4. Lot 2a

    Infrastructure Software (I-SaaS)

    Use this lot to buy infrastructure software as a service (I-SaaS) for cloud-based systems infrastructure software. Access Lot 2a: Infrastructure Software (I-SaaS).
5. Lot 2b

    Other Software as a Service (Saas)

    Use this lot to buy software as a service (SaaS), providing applications hosted in the cloud. Access Lot 2b: Other Software as a Service (SaaS).

## Open call-offs

Live notices that mention RM1557.15. Only suppliers already on the framework can bid for these.

No open notice mentions RM1557.15 right now.

Most call-offs run privately between the buyer and framework suppliers, so few are published. We check every new notice and can email you when one appears.

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