G-Cloud (RM1557) is defined by gov.uk as a 'framework that allows you to choose and purchase services covering infrastructure, platform, software and specialist cloud services. The difference between G-Cloud and other frameworks is that you do not purchase hardware or software licenses - instead you pay for services as you use them.'
The framework agreement can be used across all the UK's Public Sector - Central Government Departments and their Arm's Length Bodies and Agencies, Non-Departmental Public Bodies, NHS bodies, Local Authorities and devolved administrations.
The Digital Marketplace portal is used to select services and offers the public sector a cheaper, quicker and more transparent way to procure the services they need.