Transforming Citizen Services with Secure Digital Solutions
SCC helps government departments deliver better outcomes for citizens and staff through secure, sovereign solutions, backed by over 50 years of UK public sector delivery.
Enabling digital reform and resilient live operations under pressure
Government departments operate under intense, simultaneous pressures: meeting citizen expectations for private-sector speed and reliability, satisfying ministerial demands for measurable savings and faster policy delivery, and ensuring the continuity of critical live operations.
Navigating these demands amidst sophisticated cyber threats and geopolitical instability requires enterprise technology partners who can deliver outcomes, manage risk and maintain absolute stability.
With 50 years of experience delivering meaningful outcomes across the public sector, SCC currently supports over 600 UK public sector customers. We understand that structural modernisation cannot come at the expense of day-to-day public services. Our core strength lies in operating, protecting, and delivering within these highly complex live environments and absorbing operational pressure to ensure that ageing estates are safely managed and modernised without introducing instability.
The cost of standing still
Opportunities, challenges & SCC solutions for central government
SCC supports central government departments to deliver critical public services reliably, securely and at scale, particularly where operational resilience and transformation must happen in parallel.
Our experience across organisations such as HMRC, the Ministry of Defence and the Department for Transport means we understand not just the technology challenge, but the policy, operational and commercial realities that shape delivery in government.
Here’s how we provide technology solutions for your biggest IT challenges:
We chose SCC because we didn’t want multiple solutions from different providers. Their capability meant we had one provider to go to for everything.
Iain Hepburn, IS Mobilisation Lead, Mitie Care & Custody
Frameworks
Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
- Technology Services 4 (RM6190) – ICT strategy, design and support
- TePAS 2 (RM6098) – Hardware, software and associated services
- G-Cloud 14 (RM1577.14) – Cloud, cyber, professional services and software
- Network Services 3 (RM6116) – Network, communications and conferencing
- Digital Outcomes 6 (RM1043.8) – Outcome-based professional services
- Cloud Compute 2 (RM6292) – PaaS, IaaS and ancillary cloud services
- Cyber Security Services 3 DPS (RM3764.3) – Cyber resilience and security
- Artificial Intelligence DPS (RM6200) – AI discovery, implementation and support
- Automation DPS (RM6173) – Intelligent automation services and licences
- Spark DPS (RM6094) – IoT, AI, automation and emerging technology
- Big Data & Analytics (RM6195) – COTS software for data and analytics
SCC provides us with the services necessary to deliver, upskill and support our staff through change. The SCC team have delivered on the first phase of this programme and we are now scaling this out to our entire user base of up to 4,000 staff.
Paul Batchelor, Technical Architect, Digital Services, Department for Transport
SCC worked with us on discovery and validation of our software estate, helping us negotiate master agreements with software vendors. They are our trusted licensing advisor and we look forward to continuing to work with them as our software estate evolves.
Paul Batchelor, Technical Architect, Digital Services, Department for Transport
Specialists
Mark Sautereau
Central Government Chief Technology Officer
With over 30 years of experience leading technology transformation across the Public Sector, Mark Sautereau serves as Central Government Chief Technology Officer at SCC.
Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles including Head of Service Management for Personal Tax at HMRC, Director at DEFRA, and Chief Technology Officer for the UK Hydrographic Office.
Laura Larwood
Head of Central Government, National Security & Defence
With over 18 years of experience in technology sales, Laura Larwood leads our Central Government, National Security & Defence team. Throughout her career, she has developed a deep understanding of the priorities, complexities, and evolving challenges faced by Central Government.
FAQs
How quickly can SCC deploy secure infrastructure to government departments?
SCC uses G-Cloud, CCS Network Services and other framework positions to accelerate procurement. A phased rollout approach enables secure, low-risk deployment across multiple sites with SLA-driven service continuity. Recent work with the Department for Transport delivered a scalable digital workplace to more than 4,000 users without service disruption.
Can SCC integrate modern technology with existing government legacy systems?
Yes. Many departmental estates still run technology dating back decades. SCC specialises in hybrid cloud migrations and staged transformations that protect uptime while modernising infrastructure. Trusted licensing advisory services and software lifecycle optimisation help departments reduce technical debt, avoid lock-in and control costs through the transition.
How does SCC support sustainable government procurement?
Sustainability is built into every engagement. SCC’s Recyclea programme processes over 200,000 IT assets annually through a £25m circular supply chain facility. Carbon tracking tools, ESG-aligned supply chains and documented social value outcomes help departments meet the 10% social value procurement requirement and align with net zero commitments.
Can SCC support secure cross-agency data sharing?
Yes. SCC delivers standards-driven interoperability frameworks and analytics platforms that enable secure data exchange between departments. The approach maintains GDPR compliance and data protection standards while making cross-government data actionable for better policy decisions and citizen service delivery.
What frameworks can central government departments use to procure SCC services?
SCC holds positions on G-Cloud 14, Technology Services 4, TePAS 2, Digital Outcomes 6, Network Services 3, Cyber Security Services 3 DPS, Artificial Intelligence DPS and several other CCS agreements. SCC has held a G-Cloud position since its inception in 2012, supporting both direct award and further competition procurement routes.
Ready to modernise your department’s digital estate?
Talk to SCC’s central government specialists about your modernisation priorities. A short conversation will help identify where SCC’s framework positions, consultancy capability and operational scale can support your current programme, with no commitment required.
