Framework schedules are used by GCA to set up the agreement with suppliers.
RM6369 Schedule 5: specification v6 Essential
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This schedule provides a detailed list of all the goods and services available under this agreement.
The Marketplace
Buy a range of products and services through a centralised digital platform. This agreement supports both short term and longer term requirements. Purchases include miscellaneous requirements that are not part of large strategic contracts.
Agreement number: RM6369
Start date: 01/10/2026
End date: 30/09/2030
Regulation: PA2023
Agreement type: Closed Framework
Available for: Central government, charities, education, health, local authority, blue light services (police, fire, ambulance, search and rescue) and devolved administrations.
Updates
02 November 2026: Are you looking to supply to the UK public sector, or expand your existing presence? Our framework supplier, Paragon, welcomes suppliers of products and services across a wide range of categories to join the growing marketplace. Whether you’re an established supplier, specialist provider, SME or VCSE organisation, they’d be pleased to hear from you. Register your interest by completing the Paragon Business Essentials Supplier Registration Form.
Show previous updates
12 October 2026: The agreement is due to go live on 18 January 2027. Please note that this date could change as implementation progresses. Contact themarketplace@gca.gov.uk if you have any questions.
07 October 2026: This agreement replaces RM6202 Tail Spend Solution, which expires on 25 January 2027. We are currently in the implementation phase with the awarded supplier and we will share the go-live date and framework related documents as soon as these become available. Contact themarketplace@gca.gov.uk if you have any questions.
Contents
At a glance
Description
This agreement is due to go live on 18 January 2027. Please note that this date could change as implementation progresses. Contact themarketplace@gca.gov.uk if you have any questions.
RM6369 The Marketplace lets you buy products and services through a centralised digital platform to help drive efficiency. This agreement supports low complexity spending. This can take a lot of different forms, including:
- items that have low individual value, but over time, are a significant amount of spend
- low price, low frequency: items at the far end of the tail of spending
- maverick spending: spending that falls outside of the organisation’s procurement guidelines
- unaddressed spending: items not reviewed by procurement for two to three years.
- unusual spending: rare or one-off, high-value purchases
You can use The Marketplace buy a wide range of products and services, including:
- kitchen appliances (white goods) such as microwaves and fridges
- catering supplies such as coffee, tea, napkins, serving trays, utensils and disposable cutlery
- cleaning equipment including wet wipes, hand wash dispensers and refills, and sweeping brushes
- computer accessories including keyboards, headphones, adjustable laptop stands and HDMI cables
- shipping and packaging equipment including bubble wrap, packaging tape and packaging tape dispensers
- workwear and non-clinical PPE such as high-vis clothing, aprons and identification armbands
- sports and outdoor equipment such as tennis balls and bicycle pumps
- professional tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, sockets and power tools
- smoking cessation products such as vapes
- office equipment and supplies such as stationary and paper
- property maintenance services, such as general repairs and building upkeep
service agreements for large tools such as maintenance plans, and breakdown cover
Download RM6369 Schedule 5: specification for the full list of product and service categories.
The aims of RM6369 include:
- highlighting purchases that should be part of existing contracts
- highlighting when the same item is bought by different parts of the organisation
- providing a simple and compliant route to market, to help drive efficiencies
- making buying simple for users, freeing up procurement experts for higher value priorities
- helping organisations better understand and manage their spending
Agreement length
This agreement will run for 4 years with no extensions.
How to become a Marketplace Vendor (supplier)
If you are looking to supply the UK public sector or expand your existing presence, why not become part of our supplier’s (Paragon) supply chain as we build The Marketplace?
Paragon is looking to work with suppliers of all sizes across a broad range of products and services. From established manufacturers and service providers to specialist suppliers, SMEs and VCSE organisations, the aim is to build a diverse vendor community that brings choice, innovation, expertise and value to the UK public sector.
Register your interest by completing the Paragon Business Essentials Supplier Registration Form.
Benefits
Save time and be more efficient:
- find and buy what you need from different categories in one place
spend less time getting quotes - track your spending and purchases with improved reporting and invoicing
- see where you can combine spending into existing contracts
Save money:
- access the buying platform for free
- choose from a wide range of suppliers
Support social value and meet government targets:
- give small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to public sector spend
- choose suppliers based on their location or diversity status
select sustainable products - follow government rules on carbon reduction plans (procurement policy note (PPN) 006)
When you can't use this agreement
The following types of products are out of scope for RM6369:
- safety critical products
- used or second-hand products (excluding recycled products that are as new)
- grey market goods (products sold without the brand or manufacturer’s permission)
- mission critical military equipment
- medical and surgical devices
- products containing tobacco
How to buy
This is a single supplier agreement. That means the route to market is award without competition.
Award without competition
Before you go ahead with awarding the supplier, make sure you have:
engaged with the supplier to confirm that they can meet your requirements
agreement on your procurement strategy received the relevant internal approval to proceed
Steps
- Access agreement: review the relevant documents and consider publishing a UK1 pipeline notice.
- Engage with the supplier: talk to the supplier to ensure they meet your requirements.
- Approvals: follow internal governance and approval processes. Communicate outcomes: notify engaged suppliers of the outcome.
- Complete your call-off contract: put together and sign your contract. You can find more detailed guidance in the buyer guide.
Agreement pricing
Prices for this agreement are dynamic and are set by the underlying supply chain. This means they are subject to change based on market conditions and demand. More information on how the supplier determines the price payable will be available when the framework is live.
Products and suppliers
- Lot 1 The Marketplace
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Use this lot to buy any of the products and services included in The Marketplace. Download RM6369 Schedule 5: specification v6 for the full list of product and service categories.
Expires: 30/09/2030
Documents
Each section below has the links to the documents, what they are for, when to use them and if you need to enter any information into them.
You might not need all the contractual documents to buy the products or services from this agreement.