How to Buy: VAS Framework
Buying Through VAS Framework
Collective by Bartec is available through the Government Commercial Agency’s Vertical Application Solutions Framework (RM6259), providing UK local authorities with a compliant route to procure our software and services.
The framework is designed for specialist public sector software and includes solutions for:
- Waste management
- Environmental services
- Regulatory services
- Planning and licensing
- Housing and property management
Councils can use the framework to procure software, implementation services, support and maintenance through either direct award or further competition.
What is RM6259?
The Vertical Application Solutions Framework (RM6259) is a public sector procurement framework managed by the Government Commercial Agency (GCA).
It is designed specifically for software solutions developed for particular public sector services and operational requirements, including local government.
Unlike general business software frameworks, RM6259 focuses on specialist operational systems used by councils and public sector organisations.
Collective on Lot 3: Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions
Collective is available through Lot 3 of the RM6259 framework: Housing, Environmental and Planning Solutions.
This lot includes solutions supporting:
- Environmental services
- Waste management
- Planning and building control
- Regulatory services
- Licensing
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Property and housing management
Collective helps councils manage frontline services, operational workflows and customer requests more effectively across environmental and public realm services.
Flexible Procurement Options
RM6259 gives councils flexibility in how they procure software and services.
The framework supports:
- Direct award
- Further competition
- Catalogue-based purchasing through the government eMarketplace
It also supports:
- Cloud-hosted software
- On-premise deployments
- Hybrid solutions
- Implementation services
- Ongoing support and maintenance
This allows councils to align procurement with their internal governance, technology strategy and operational requirements.
Designed for Long-Term Operational Systems
The framework supports flexible call-off arrangements with no maximum contract length specified at framework level.
This can provide councils with greater flexibility when procuring long-term operational systems and services.
Why Councils Use Procurement Frameworks
Frameworks such as RM6259 help local authorities procure software and services through a compliant route without needing to start a full procurement process from scratch.
Using an approved framework can help councils:
- Simplify procurement
- Access pre-approved suppliers
- Meet procurement compliance requirements
- Reduce procurement timescales
- Procure specialist public sector software more efficiently
Speak to Us About RM6259
If you would like to understand whether RM6259 is the right procurement route for your organisation, our team can help.
Contact us to discuss your requirements or arrange a demonstration of Collective.
