Catalogues
Catalogues are designed to make it easy for buyers to make smaller or one-off purchases such as:
- office equipment (including back office software and network services)
- IT supplies (including notebook laptops, mobile phones and desktops)
- printed materials (including business cards, flyers and forms)
Items can be bought online for quick delivery and prices are updated regularly to always ensure the best value. Buyers will pay the price per item published in the catalogue.
Ways to buy through catalogues
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eMarketplace
eMarketplace is a place to buy simple items like office equipment and network services. Browse and buy flexibly.
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Purchasing Platform
Buy items from a range of suppliers through one online platform. This includes technology products like laptops, smartphones, accessories and software.
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Print Marketplace
Print Marketplace is a digital tool for buying printed material. This includes brochures, flyers, leaflets, business cards, letterheads and other transactional print.
Ways to supply through catalogues
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Purchasing Platform
Sell items through one online platform. Includes simple goods such as technology products including laptops, smartphones, accessories and software. Register to supply through the Purchasing Platform.
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Print Marketplace
Print Marketplace is a digital tool for buying printed material, including brochures, flyers and leaflets. Print providers can register to become a Print Marketplace supplier by submitting a supplier registration form.
More ways to buy through GCA
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Frameworks
Frameworks are a compliant way for the public sector to buy products and services from pre-approved suppliers.
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Dynamic purchasing systems
Dynamic purchasing systems (DPS) are another, more flexible way to buy common, off-the-shelf goods and services.
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Dynamic markets
Introduced in 2025, dynamic markets can be used for complex procurements as well as simple purchases.
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eAuctions
eAuctions see potential suppliers compete in real time to win your contract. This gets you best value for money.
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Aggregation
Aggregation brings together customers who have similar needs to create one deal that offers better value for money.
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Assisted Procurement Service
Our Assisted Procurement Service helps public sector organisations make smart, efficient buying decisions.
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