Bramble Hub partner Acclaro Advisory has been appointed to deliver a comprehensive sustainability and climate action plan at Ulster University. The project was procured via the Crown Commercial Service Management Consultancy Framework 3 (RM6187) framework, with Bramble Hub acting as the prime contractor.
Acclaro will support Ulster University’s goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, with phased interim targets set for 2030 and 2040 covering Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions.
Bramble Hub, with our partner ProfilerLive, has successfully secured a contract for the digital transformation of staff training and competency at Black Country Pathology Service (BCPS). ProfilerLive will deliver the entire solution end-to-end.
BCPS is a pathology network operating across four NHS trusts in the West Midlands. The system will digitise and optimise training across the sites of the four trusts, supporting 550+ users and future-proofing workforce development through advanced content and cutting-edge technology.
This contract was awarded via Crown Commercial Service’s Vertical Application Solutions framework (VAS).
Bramble Hub, and our partner Formic, have secured a project win with the East of England Ambulance Service (EoEAS) through the Cyber Security Services 3 framework. The engagement will see EoEAS’s legacy patient care record databases migrated to a secure, cloud-hosted solution, to be managed by Formic.
Formic has been a provider to EoEAS for over a decade, and provides evidence-based quality improvement solutions to over 40 NHS Trusts and UK healthcare organisations.
A team from our partner Grant Thornton has been selected to deliver an independent review of leadership, governance and resources at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The contract was awarded via the Management Consultancy Framework 3 (MCF3) from Crown Commercial Service.
Bramble Hub and our partner Pact Solutions are proud to announce our first joint contract win. We have been chosen by Birmingham City University (BCU) to deliver enhancements to the university’s Student Information Tracking System (SITS).
Pact Solutions, who specialise in digital transformation for higher education, will manage and support the system during the contract, which runs until June 2028.
The contract was awarded under the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions (VAS) framework.
Bramble Hub and our partner ProfilerLive have been awarded a contract with the North West Genomic Laboratory Hub at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust. The contract, which runs until 2030, was awarded under the NHS Shared Business Services (SBS) Cloud Solutions 2 framework.
Under this agreement, ProfilerLive will be deployed and supported for the Trust. ProfilerLive is a SaaS-based technology that digitises the process of staff training and competency assessment. These capabilities are tailored to help healthcare staff optimise their training pathways and maintain compliance across the organisation.
Under our thin-prime business model, project delivery will be subcontracted to ProfilerLive, ensuring that the customer receives their deep domain expertise and sector-leading support throughout the duration of the contract. The Cloud Solutions 2 Framework continues to enable NHS organisations to access digital transformation services quickly and compliantly.
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has officially extended the Cyber Security Services 3 framework by two years, moving its end date back to 13 February 2029. This extension ensures that public sector organisations across the UK can continue to procure a wide range of cyber security services.
As a supplier on the framework, Bramble Hub will continue to offer our partners’ cyber security solutions to government departments and the wider public sector throughout this extended period.
The Crown Commercial Service has extended the two G-Cloud 14 frameworks (Lots 1-3 and Lot 4) by six months, meaning they will now run until 28 October 2026. This applies to all lots, covering cloud hosting, software, support and complex cloud migration services.
Crown Commercial Service confirmed that G-Cloud 14, originally scheduled to end on 28 April 2026, will continue in place until 28 October 2026 following a six‑month extension.
The extension is intended to give additional time to complete procurement and transition to the next iteration, G-Cloud 15, without disrupting ongoing or planned call-off contracts. Official notices indicate that the additional period will be used to finalise the new framework while maintaining continuity of access to cloud services across central and local government, health, education and wider public sector bodies.
The extension applies to Lots 1-3 (cloud hosting, software and support) and Lot 4, which focuses on major or complex cloud migration projects. Existing value envelopes of up to £6.5 billion for Lots 1-3 and £1 billion for Lot 4 remain in place, with recent notices indicating additional headroom of up to £1.65 billion across the extended term.
For public sector buyers, the decision means they can continue to use established G-Cloud 14 catalogues and call-off arrangements for cloud procurement through to October 2026, avoiding the need for short-term alternative routes. For suppliers, including Bramble Hub and partners, the extension provides a longer timescale to deliver existing services and plan for G-Cloud 15.
Bramble Hub, and our partner Democracy Counts, have won a contract to provide electoral management software to Fenland District Council.
Under the contract, Democracy Counts will supply and support the Elector8 electoral management system, with the goal of providing secure, efficient, and compliant election administration for the Council.
The solution will include Elector8 licenses, as well as support, software updates and monthly progress reporting. Elector8 is designed to streamline voter registration and support local authorities in election management and ensuring compliance with mandatory electoral processes.
The Council is responsible for an extremely flat area of Cambridgeshire with a population of around 100,000 people.
This award was made via the RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions framework, specifically designed to streamline public sector procurement of specialist software.
Bramble Hub is pleased to announce our latest appointment as a supplier on a major public sector framework, further cementing our position as a trusted supplier to public sector organisations across the UK. The new framework, Audit & Assurance Services Two from Crown Commercial Service, means that we currently work as a thin-prime supplier on 19 public sector procurement frameworks.
This framework appointment allows Bramble Hub to offer a comprehensive suite of assurance-related services from our network of partners, building on our established thin-prime model. A number of our partners, including ZR Consultants, have expertise in this field.
Bramble Hub’s appointment on this new framework builds upon almost two decades of successful participation in public sector procurement. Our current roster of 19 frameworks ensures that public sector bodies have ready access to top-tier consultancy, audit, assurance, and digital transformation services from Bramble Hub’s carefully selected network of partners.
By continuously expanding our framework presence and forging strong partnerships, Bramble Hub empowers public sector clients to access specialist SME suppliers via a straightforward procurement route.
Visit the A&AS2 framework page for more information.