Public Cloud Services (SaaS) channel

This channel covers ICT applications and services that are delivered and run over the internet. It includes data analytics, shared working, digital publishing, and online marketing.

What are Public Cloud Services?

Marketplace uses the USA National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) definition of Public Cloud Services.

This cloud model is composed of:

five essential characteristics
three service models, and
four deployment models.

To be considered a Public Cloud Service, the service being offered must:

reflect the five essential NIST characteristics
be delivered under a SaaS service model
be provisioned through the Public Cloud deployment model.

View the full NIST definition of a Public Cloud Service

Security risk and assurance for cloud services suppliers

Businesses that wish to supply cloud services through Marketplace must have a security rating. We recommend read the following page about the requirements for Marketplace’s security risk and assurance before you start filling in your application form.

Cloud services security risk and assurance requirements for new suppliers

Ordering Public Cloud Services (SaaS)

When ordering the Public Cloud Services you identified through Marketplace you will need to order them using your Agency's normal ordering processes.

Payment for Public Cloud Services (SaaS)

Payment for the Public Cloud Services you consume through the Marketplace will need to be made to the supplier directly using your Agency’s normal payment processes.

Catalogues in the Public Cloud Services channel

Page last updated: 17 November 2022 at 7:55 am