Solvares Field Service UK has secured a place on the UK Government’s G-Cloud 15 framework, creating a procurement route for public sector organisations looking to access its VISITOUR scheduling and route optimisation software.

The appointment covers VISITOUR, which Solvares positions for organisations managing mobile workforces, appointments and field service capacity.

Key takeaways

  • Solvares Field Service UK has been awarded a place on the G-Cloud 15 framework.
  • The listing covers its VISITOUR dynamic scheduling and route optimisation solution.
  • G-Cloud provides UK public sector organisations with a structured route for procuring approved cloud services.
  • VISITOUR is designed to optimise appointments, routes and available field workforce capacity.
  • G-Cloud 15 is currently expected to become available during the week beginning 7 September 2026.

What the G-Cloud 15 appointment means

G-Cloud is a UK public sector procurement framework for cloud-based software, hosting and support services. Its purpose is to make it easier for government departments and wider public sector organisations to source cloud technology from suppliers that have completed the framework’s evaluation process.

The Government Commercial Agency awarded G-Cloud 15 on 6 August 2026 and currently expects the framework to become available in the week beginning 7 September. G-Cloud 14 remains available until 28 October 2026 to provide continuity during the transition.

For Solvares Field Service, inclusion means public sector buyers can procure VISITOUR through this framework rather than beginning every procurement process entirely from scratch.

The company said suppliers were assessed across areas including service quality, technical capability and security. Government information on the new framework also highlights supplier evaluation covering quality and technical proficiency.

VISITOUR brings scheduling and route optimisation to the framework

VISITOUR is Solvares Field Service’s solution for dynamic scheduling and route optimisation.

According to the company, the software can optimise appointments, technician routes and workforce capacity in real time. Its intended operational outcomes include reducing unnecessary travel, supporting service commitments and improving the utilisation of field resources.

These capabilities are particularly relevant where public sector organisations manage large or distributed mobile workforces, such as maintenance teams, infrastructure services or other operations where appointments need to be coordinated across locations.

Solvares Field Service UK also reports holding Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications. The company is also a member of the Financial Supplier Qualification System (FSQS).

Why this matters for field service

Public sector field service operations face many of the same scheduling problems as commercial service businesses, but procurement requirements can add another layer of complexity.

Maintenance appointments, technician skills, geographic coverage, service commitments and available capacity all need to be considered when assigning work. Dynamic scheduling technology can support this by continuously evaluating how available resources should be matched with incoming and existing jobs.

The significance of the G-Cloud 15 listing is therefore less about a new scheduling capability and more about access to that capability through an established government procurement framework.

For public sector organisations already evaluating scheduling or route optimisation technology, framework availability can reduce some of the administrative barriers associated with identifying and procuring a suitable cloud supplier.

FSM News perspective

G-Cloud 15 reflects a wider shift toward making cloud and AI-supported technology easier for UK public sector organisations to procure. The new framework operates under the Procurement Act 2023 and combines cloud services previously spread across separate agreements into a more consolidated structure.

For field service software vendors, inclusion in procurement frameworks can be important because the buying process is often as relevant as the technology itself. A platform may address scheduling, routing or workforce management requirements, but public sector organisations also need an acceptable procurement, security and contractual route.

Solvares Field Service’s inclusion gives VISITOUR another route into that market as G-Cloud 15 begins its next framework period.

FAQs

What is G-Cloud 15?

G-Cloud 15 is a UK government procurement framework covering cloud software, hosting and support services. It allows public sector organisations to purchase services from suppliers accepted onto the framework.

Which Solvares Field Service product is included?

The announcement identifies VISITOUR, Solvares Field Service’s dynamic scheduling and route optimisation solution, as the product available through its G-Cloud 15 listing.

When does G-Cloud 15 become available?

The Government Commercial Agency currently expects G-Cloud 15 to become available during the week beginning 7 September 2026.

Resources

UK Government Commercial Agency – G-Cloud 15
https://www.gca.gov.uk/agreements

Solvares Field Service – VISITOUR
https://solvares-fieldservice.com/en/products/visitour