G-Cloud 15 is now live, and SARD is proud to be an approved supplier on the latest government framework.

But what does that actually mean for NHS organisations?

Put simply, SARD just got easier to buy.

G-Cloud gives public sector organisations an established route to procure cloud-based software and support. Rather than starting a procurement process from scratch, organisations can search for approved suppliers and services through the government’s Digital Marketplace, with information about the service, terms and pricing available to buyers.

For NHS teams already balancing increasing demand, financial pressures and ambitious workforce plans, making that process simpler matters.

What is G-Cloud 15?

G-Cloud has helped public sector organisations buy cloud technology and services since 2012.

The latest framework, G-Cloud 15, brings cloud hosting, cloud software and cloud support services together under a single commercial agreement.

It has also introduced a more thorough supplier assessment, looking at areas including quality, technical proficiency and pricing, giving public sector buyers greater confidence when choosing the organisations they work with.

For buyers, the aim is straightforward: provide a quicker and easier route to the cloud technology and expertise they need.

What can you procure from SARD?

Our G-Cloud 15 offering brings together both our workforce technology and the expertise that sits alongside it.

NHS and public sector organisations can access SARD’s workforce systems, including:

• Medical Appraisal & Revalidation
• MSF 360
• Medical Job Planning
• AHP Job Planning
• eLeave
• eRostering

Our Consult-based Cloud Support Services are also available, providing additional expertise in areas such as Workforce Optimisation, Capacity & Demand Management and Utilisation Assessment.

That matters because we know that buying another piece of software isn’t always the answer.

Sometimes you need the technology. Sometimes you need the people and expertise to help you understand what your workforce data is telling you. And sometimes you need both.

Our approach starts by understanding where you are, what you’re trying to achieve and what is getting in the way. From there, we can help you find the right combination of systems, support and expertise for your organisation.

Making procurement a little easier

NHS workforce challenges are rarely simple.

Finding the right solution shouldn’t make them more complicated.

Being part of G-Cloud 15 provides NHS and other public sector organisations with an established route to SARD, with our services, terms and pricing available through the government framework.

It means less time figuring out how to buy the support you need and a clearer route towards getting started.

And because our offering spans SARD Systems and SARD Consult, you aren’t limited to simply purchasing a piece of technology. We can work with you to understand the wider workforce problem you’re trying to solve and help make sure the solution works in practice.

How to find SARD on G-Cloud 15

You can find SARD through the government’s Digital Marketplace by searching for SARD and viewing our available G-Cloud 15 services.

From there, you can explore our individual service listings and the information you need to support your procurement process.

Not sure where to start?

Talk to us about what you’re trying to achieve. Whether you’re looking for a new workforce system, want to get more from the systems and data you already have, or need additional expertise to tackle a particular workforce challenge, we’ll help you work out the right starting point.

Get in touch with us at discovery@sardjv.co.uk.