Trusted public sector travel management

The Government Commercial Agency (GCA) is the new name for what was previously known as the Crown Commercial Service (CCS).
While the name has changed, the role and purpose remain the same: GCA manages public sector commercial frameworks that enable organisations to buy goods and services compliantly, efficiently and with confidence.

If you are familiar with CCS frameworks, you can think of GCA as a continuation and evolution of the same service, supporting public sector procurement through pre‑approved suppliers, robust due diligence and agreed commercial terms.

Using a GCA framework gives public sector organisations assurance and simplicity when procuring services such as business travel management, venue finding, and event delivery. Key benefits include:

• Reduced procurement time through pre‑approved supplier shortlists
• Confidence in supplier capability via robust pre‑qualification checks
• Compliance with public sector procurement regulations
• Transparent pricing and agreed framework fees
• The flexibility to engage trusted partners quickly and efficiently
• Ability to direct award without further compete

This allows organisations to focus less on procurement complexity and more on delivering outcomes.

Yes. Existing CCS frameworks continue under the GCA name and remain fully valid.
Public sector organisations can continue to use frameworks exactly as before, benefiting from:

• Pre‑completed supplier due diligence
• Agreed framework pricing and fee structures
• Compliant, auditable procurement routes
• Faster access to trusted suppliers

Suppliers previously listed under CCS frameworks are now recognised under GCA‑managed frameworks, ensuring continuity for both buyers and suppliers.

RM6342 is the UK Government’s Travel and Venue Solutions framework, managed by the Government Commercial Agency (GCA). It provides a compliant and efficient route for public sector organisations to procure business travel management, accommodation, venue finding and related services.

Suppliers appointed to the RM6342 framework, such as Clarity, have already met strict requirements covering service delivery, financial stability, data security and sustainability. This means buyers can engage travel management services quickly, without running a full procurement process, while remaining fully compliant with public sector procurement regulations.

RM6342 is designed to support value for money, duty of care, reporting transparency, and consistent service standards across public sector travel programmes.

Frameworks such as RM6342 are available to a wide range of public sector and non‑profit organisations, making them a highly accessible route to travel and venue management services.

Organisations that can benefit include:

• NHS trusts and healthcare organisations
• Local authorities and councils
• Housing associations
• Schools, academies, and multi‑academy trusts
• Central government departments and arm’s length bodies
• Police forces and emergency services
• Charities and other qualifying non‑profit organisations

By using a GCA‑managed framework, these organisations gain access to pre‑approved suppliers, agreed commercial terms, and a compliant procurement route. helping them manage travel more effectively while reducing cost, risk, and administrative burden.