Using TePAS 2 to buy public sector tech with Block

6th August 2026

Buying technology in the public sector isn’t always simple. You need the right solution, good value, and a clear, compliant process that stands up to scrutiny.

That’s where the Technology Products and Associated Services 2 framework can help, better known as TePAS 2 or RM6098.

Block is an approved supplier on two parts of the framework: Lot 5, Health and Social Care Technology, and Lot 8, Technology Catalogue.

What is TePAS 2?

TePAS 2 is a government framework for buying technology products, software, and related services.

Think of it as a ready-made route to market. The framework sets out the core terms, buying processes, and supplier requirements upfront. Public sector buyers still need to follow their own governance and the framework rules, but they don’t have to build every procurement from scratch.

The framework is open to UK public sector organisations and covers a wide range of technology. This includes laptops, servers, networking equipment, software licences, cloud products, installation, training, and support.

It runs from 10 October 2023 to 9 October 2027 and is split into eight lots, each covering a different type of technology or public sector need.

Why use the TePAS 2 framework?

The biggest benefit is time.

TePAS 2 gives buyers established terms, guidance, and templates. This cuts repetition and helps teams move from “we need this” to “let’s make it happen” faster.

It also gives you options, depending on the lot, your requirement, and the framework rules. For example you can:

Run a further comparison between suitable suppliers.
Make a direct award when the relevant conditions are met.
Use the online catalogue for suitable lower-value, lower-complexity purchases.

What are the benefits of TePAS 2?

TePAS 2 offers several practical benefits for public sector organisations:

Less work to get started: Core terms and supplier requirements are already in place, so your team can focus on what it needs to achieve.
More commercial confidence: A common structure makes it easier to compare suppliers, prices, and approaches.
Lower procurement risk: Clear framework and call-off terms give buyers a stronger starting point for each contract.
More ways to pay: The framework supports outright purchases, leasing, consumption-based pricing, and “as-a-service” models.
Contract terms that fit the job: There’s no maximum call-off term, so you can choose a suitable contract length. Your own governance and value-for-money checks still apply, of course.
Social value built in: Suppliers commit to social value through call-off contracts and must meet applicable carbon-reduction requirements.
Help when you need it. Buyer guidance, templates, and an aggregation service can make planning easier,helping organisations combine similar requirements to increase their buying power.

What can you buy from Block on the TePAS 2 framework?

Lot 5: Health and Social Care Technology

Lot 5 is built around the needs of health and care organisations. It covers specialist products and services including assistive technology, remote monitoring, digital medical devices, virtual reality equipment, and supporting hardware.

For NHS and care teams, the benefit is straightforward: an easier route to technology that can help staff work more effectively and improve people’s care experience.

This might mean better-connected services, smarter use of clinical spaces, more reliable access to equipment, or technology that helps staff respond faster.

Lot 8: Technology Catalogue

Lot 8 offers a simpler way to buy lower-value, less complex hardware, and software through an online catalogue.

It’s useful when you know what you need and want to get on with buying it. Your team can use the catalogue to find and order suitable products, instead of running a lengthy process for a straightforward purchase.

Together, the two lots mean Block can support your specialist healthcare projects as well as day-to-day technology needs.