DeeperThanBlue become Crown Commercial Service G-Cloud 14 Approved

7th November 2024

DeeperThanBlue, Sheffield-based digital transformation specialists, has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) G-Cloud 14 framework.

The G-Cloud 14 framework is a UK government initiative that allows public sector organisations to procure cloud-based services, including hosting, software, and support. The framework aims to provide a compliant route to market, supporting SMEs and offering access to the latest cloud technologies. 

What this means is that DeeperThanBlue can now tender for project work with public sector bodies, having been pre-approved as capable of delivering work to the necessary standards required by these organisations. 

This inclusion in the G-Cloud 14 framework comes hot on the heels of DeeperThanBlue’s award of Kubernetes Certified Service Provider (KCSP) status and Cyber Essentials Plus certification. 

‘We’re thrilled to be included on CCS’s G-Cloud 14 framework. We are committed to providing our customers with the best possible service and to keeping at the forefront of technological development,’ says Tony Gallardo-Vega, Chief Technical Officer at DeeperThanBlue.  

‘We actively seek opportunities to develop the team and enhance the reputation of the company. We’ve worked hard to achieve the Kubernetes and Cyber Essentials certifications, and this effort has been rewarded with our inclusion on the framework,’ Tony continues. ‘We’re looking forward to working with new public sector clients in the future.’ 

 G-Cloud 14 launches on 9 November 2024 and runs for five years. 

DeeperThanBlue has been approved to deliver services categorised under two ‘Lots’ within the framework, namely:   

Lot 2 – Cloud Software Services 
- Kubernetes (K8s) Service - Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) 
- Kubernetes (K8s) Service Microsoft Azure Managed Kubernetes Service (AKS) 
- Kubernetes (K8s) Service Google Cloud Platform (GCP) Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) 
- Kubernetes (K8s) Service 
- API data integration - development and support using HTTP, SOAP, REST, JSON, GraphQL and Spring Boot 
- DevOps Cloud migration planning and setup IBM Cloud 
- DevOps Cloud migration planning and setup Microsoft Azure 
- DevOps Cloud migration planning and setup Amazon Web Services (AWS) 
- Implementation and Support service for IBM MQ and MQ Advanced 
- Implementation, Development & Support for App-Connect Enterprise and App-Connect Professional 
- Artificial Intelligence Solutions Design and Delivery 
- BigCommerce Development and Support 
- DevOps Cloud migration planning and setup Google Cloud Platform (GCP) 

Lot 3 – Cloud Support Services 
- IBM WatsonX 

Crown Commercial Service supports the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services. In 2023/24, CCS helped the public sector to achieve commercial benefits worth over £4.9bn - supporting world-class public services that offer best value for taxpayers.
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About DeeperThanBlue 

DeeperThanBlue is a specialist consultancy in digital transformation that leverages unrivalled subject-matter expertise and best-in-class technology to truly modernise and transform businesses’ digital solution ecosystem.  

As specialists in eCommerce, AI, Cloud computing, Application Development/Modernisation with Integration and Business Insights with Analytics, DeeperThanBlue has an end-to-end understanding of solution design, implementation, and development as well as digital planning and strategy and service support. The DeeperThanBlue team has hands-on experience of over 20 years with market-leading software and solutions, setting them apart as leaders in digital transformation.  

From their offices in Sheffield, United Kingdom, DeeperThanBlue has supported clients in a variety of sectors such as retail, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution, FMCG, insurance, hospitality, logistics and more to disrupt in their market.  

They are trusted partners of Google Cloud, IBM, Microsoft Azure, HCL Software and BigCommerce, with strong associations with Amazon AWS and a broad range of SaaS vendors. 

Founded in 2014, DeeperThanBlue’s mission is to radically improve our clients’ business performance, using cutting edge techniques and a cloud native/API first approach and a carefully selected team of experts. 

To find out more about DeeperThanBlue, visit: www.deeperthanblue.co.uk 
Twitter: @deeperthanblue1 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/deeperthanblue  

About Crown Commercial Service 

Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is an Executive Agency of the Cabinet Office, supporting the public sector to achieve maximum commercial value when procuring common goods and services.  

To find out more about CCS, visit: www.crowncommercial.gov.uk 
Follow CCS on Twitter: @gov_procurement 
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/2827044