AIMS Grant Management Software is available on G-Cloud 15

UK public-sector organisations can procure AIMS through the G-Cloud 15 framework, providing a straightforward route to secure, configurable grant management software backed by more than 35 years’ experience supporting government, research and charitable funders.

Why organisations choose AIMS

AIMS provides configurable grant management software supporting the complete funding lifecycle, from application through assessment, award, payments and monitoring.

It is designed for organisations managing anything from individual funding programmes to enterprise-wide grant services, with a strong focus on governance, auditability and integration with wider digital platforms. This makes AIMS suitable both for organisations managing individual funding programmes and those delivering grants across multiple departments, agencies or funding bodies.

· End-to-end grant management

· Configurable around your processes

· Strong governance and audit

· Enterprise-ready integrations

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What is G-Cloud 15?

G-Cloud is a UK Government procurement framework for cloud services.

It allows eligible public-sector organisations to find and procure cloud hosting, cloud software and cloud support services from suppliers awarded a place on the framework.

The framework is designed to make it easier for public-sector buyers to compare available services, review supplier information and access published pricing and contractual documents through an established procurement route.

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What our place on G-Cloud 15 means for buyers

AIMS being available through G-Cloud 15 gives eligible UK public-sector organisations a recognised route to review and procure our cloud-based grant management service.

Established route

Access AIMS through a recognised UK Government framework.

Service information

Review details about the service, implementation, support and security arrangements.

Transparent documentation

Access published pricing, service definitions and contractual information.

Clear next steps

Compare the service, complete your evaluation and progress through your organisation’s procurement process.

What you’ll find in our G-Cloud 15 listing

The AIMS listing gives public-sector buyers the information they need to review the service, understand the commercial structure and assess whether it meets their requirements.

Service overview

A summary of the AIMS cloud service and who it is designed for.

Features and benefits

Details of the main service capabilities and expected outcomes.

Implementation and support

Information on onboarding, configuration, training and ongoing service support.

Security and service management

Details covering hosting, data protection, resilience and service controls.

Pricing and terms

Published pricing information and contractual documentation.

AIMS G-Cloud 15 documents

The AIMS listing includes the key information and documents buyers need to review the service.

✓ Service Definition

✓ Pricing Document

✓ Terms and Conditions

✓ Service Features and Benefits

✓ Implementation and Support Information

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Considering AIMS through G-Cloud

G-Cloud provides eligible public-sector organisations with an established route to evaluate and procure cloud services. Buyers should follow the framework guidance alongside their own internal procurement procedures.

Identify your requirements:

Confirm the service, implementation, support and commercial requirements for your organisation.

Review our listing:

Access the AIMS service through the official G-Cloud 15 catalogue.

Evaluate against your needs:

Assess the service against your requirements and complete the relevant procurement checks.

Complete your procurement process:

Follow the official framework guidance and your organisation’s internal approvals and call-off process.

Frequently asked questions

G-Cloud 15 is a UK Government framework that helps public-sector organisations procure cloud-based services from suppliers awarded a place on the framework. It covers services such as cloud software, cloud hosting and cloud support. The framework agreement reference is RM1557.15.

It means AIMS Software Ltd has successfully secured a place on the framework and that our grant management service can be considered by eligible public-sector buyers through the G-Cloud procurement route.

Buyers can review the published AIMS service information, pricing and contractual documents as part of their evaluation.

G-Cloud is designed for use by UK public-sector organisations. This can include central government departments, arm’s-length bodies, agencies, local authorities, health organisations, educational institutions and other eligible public bodies.

Each buyer should confirm its eligibility and follow the relevant framework guidance and its own internal procurement procedures.

AIMS is available as a cloud-based grant management service. It enables organisations to manage the grant lifecycle through one configurable platform, including applications, assessment, decision-making, awards, monitoring and reporting.

Further details about the platform are available on our AIMS Grant Management Software pages.

You can view the AIMS Grant Mangement Software G-Cloud listing here https://www.applytosupply.digitalmarketplace.service.gov.uk/g-cloud-15/services/769368609073704

The AIMS listing provides information about the service, including:

Service features and benefits
Implementation and onboarding
Hosting and security
Support arrangements
Data protection
Service availability
Pricing
Terms and conditions

This gives buyers a structured set of information with which to assess AIMS against their requirements.

No. Buyers must still define their requirements, evaluate available services and follow the G-Cloud buying process alongside their organisation’s own governance and procurement procedures.

However, using a framework can provide a more efficient route than establishing a separate procurement arrangement from the beginning. The official G-Cloud buyer guidance explains that frameworks can make purchasing faster and less costly than individual procurement contracts.

Yes. Public-sector organisations can speak with the AIMS team to discuss their requirements, the scope of the listed service, implementation arrangements and relevant pricing information.

Any subsequent purchase must still be completed in accordance with the applicable G-Cloud buying process and the buyer’s own procurement rules.

Yes. We can provide a demonstration of AIMS and discuss how the platform could be configured around your funding programmes and operational requirements.

A demonstration can support your initial research and service evaluation, but it does not replace the formal procurement and assessment steps required by your organisation.

The general process involves:

Defining the organisation’s requirements
Finding and reviewing the AIMS service listing
Assessing the published service and pricing information
Completing the required evaluation and approvals
Finalising the relevant call-off documentation
Beginning implementation with the AIMS delivery team

Buyers should use the official G-Cloud guidance and documentation applicable to G-Cloud 15.

Following completion of the procurement and call-off process, AIMS will work with the buyer to confirm the implementation plan.

This normally includes discovery, configuration, data migration planning, testing, training, deployment and transition into ongoing support.

Yes. AIMS can integrate with wider government and enterprise platforms, including finance and ERP systems, identity and single sign-on services, reporting tools and other applications through APIs and agreed data-exchange methods.

The appropriate integration approach will depend on the buyer’s technical environment, security requirements and the scope of the implementation. Integration requirements should therefore be discussed and confirmed as part of the evaluation and implementation planning process.

AIMS is designed to support organisations managing multiple funding programmes and can be configured to support shared service operating models where appropriate. This can include common governance and data standards alongside configurable programme-level workflows, permissions and reporting.

G-Cloud includes many different software suppliers.

AIMS focuses specifically on grant management, supporting organisations through the complete funding lifecycle from application through assessment, award, payments, monitoring and reporting.

Rather than adapting a general workflow platform, organisations benefit from functionality developed specifically for grantmaking, alongside configurable workflows that reflect their own operating model.

No. Being awarded a place on G-Cloud 15 means that AIMS has met the applicable framework selection requirements and is available through the framework.

It should not be described as a recommendation or endorsement by the UK Government. Buyers remain responsible for evaluating the service against their own requirements.

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