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G-Cloud Framework Questions

Answers quick questions about the Digital Marketplace question structure for a G-Cloud submission: character and word limits, how many features and benefits, lot 1, 2 and 3 categories, the service and declaration questions CCS asks, pricing format and mandatory exclusion grounds. Not needed when the request is for the submission content itself; /arckit-uk-gcloud:service-design, pricing, declaration and the sdd-lot commands write that.

Overview

Publishertractorjuice
Repositoryarc-kit
Skill nameG-Cloud Framework Questions
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  • Markdown instructions

    A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.

  • Works with any LLM

    AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.

  • 1 bundled files

    Scripts, templates, and references the model can read while it works. Files are read-only and never executed.

  • Open source

    Published by tractorjuice on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the G Cloud Framework Questions AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

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Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

  1. Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
  2. Choose "Install from GitHub".
  3. Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
  4. Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.
Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.
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Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills
git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/tractorjuice/arc-kit.git /tmp/arc-kit
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/arc-kit/plugins/arckit-claude/plugins/uk/gcloud/skills/gcloud-framework .claude/skills/tractorjuice-g-cloud-framework-questions
Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable G Cloud Framework Questions in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads G Cloud Framework Questions on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so G Cloud Framework Questions is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

  • Loaded only when it is needed

    The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.

  • Switch models mid-chat

    Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

G-Cloud Framework Questions

Conversational knowledge about Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework questions, character limits, lot categories, and declaration requirements for G-Cloud submissions.

Purpose

Provide instant answers to common questions about the Digital Marketplace question structure without requiring document generation. This covers the ~258 service questions and ~57 declaration questions that suppliers must answer.

When to Use

Activate when users ask about:

  • Character or word limits for specific fields
  • How many features, benefits, or categories are allowed
  • What lots exist and their categories
  • Declaration requirements and exclusion grounds
  • Pricing question structure
  • Any "how many" or "what limit" question about G-Cloud fields

Quick Reference: Common Limits

FieldLimit
Service name100 characters
Service description50 words / 500 characters
Features10 items max, 100 chars each
Benefits10 items max, 100 chars each
Constraints100 words
Textbox (standard)200 words / 2,000 characters
Support levels200 words / 2,000 characters

Quick Reference: Lot Structure

LotNameMax Categories
Lot 1Cloud Hosting10 (from 22 IaaS/PaaS categories)
Lot 2Cloud Software20 (from 18 primary + 240+ subcategories)
Lot 3Cloud Support6 (Planning, Setup & migration, QA & testing, Security, Training, Ongoing support)

Quick Reference: Declaration

The declaration has ~57 questions across these areas:

  • Mandatory exclusion grounds (7 questions) — criminal convictions, tax evasion; must answer "No" to pass
  • Discretionary exclusion grounds (11 questions) — bankruptcy, misconduct, misrepresentation
  • Modern slavery (4 questions) — required for suppliers with turnover above threshold
  • Insurance — employers liability minimum £5m
  • Framework agreement (~19 questions) — T&Cs acceptance, service type, subcontracting

Answering Questions

When answering framework questions:

  1. Check the quick reference tables above first for common lookups (limits, lots, categories)
  2. Consult references/framework-questions.md for the full question structure including question IDs, types, and which lots each question applies to
  3. Be specific about lot applicability — many questions only apply to Lots 1 & 2 (hosting/software) and not Lot 3 (support), or vice versa
  4. Note that limits are strictly enforced — the Digital Marketplace rejects submissions exceeding character/word limits

Related Commands

These ArcKit commands generate documents that answer framework questions:

CommandFramework Area
/arckit-uk-gcloud:service-designService identity, features, benefits
/arckit-uk-gcloud:sdd-lot1, sdd-lot2, sdd-lot3Technical, security, data, infrastructure questions
/arckit-uk-gcloud:pricingPricing questions
/arckit-uk-gcloud:securitySecurity and compliance questions
/arckit-uk-gcloud:declarationAll declaration questions

Additional Resources

Reference Files

  • references/framework-questions.md — Complete question structure with all ~258 service questions and ~57 declaration questions, organised by category. Includes question IDs, field types, character limits, and lot applicability. Consult for any question not covered by the quick reference tables above.

Bundled files

The model reads these on demand while the skill is loaded. They are exposed as readable files and are never executed.

Frequently asked questions

What does the G Cloud Framework Questions AI skill do?

Answers quick questions about the Digital Marketplace question structure for a G-Cloud submission: character and word limits, how many features and benefits, lot 1, 2 and 3 categories, the service and declaration questions CCS asks, pricing format and mandatory exclusion grounds. Not needed when the request is for the submission content itself; /arckit-uk-gcloud:service-design, pricing, declaration and the sdd-lot commands write that.

Why use G Cloud Framework Questions on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. G Cloud Framework Questions is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install G Cloud Framework Questions in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/tractorjuice/arc-kit/tree/main/plugins/arckit-claude/plugins/uk/gcloud/skills/gcloud-framework. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and bundles its files and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use G Cloud Framework Questions?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with G Cloud Framework Questions?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use G Cloud Framework Questions with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the G Cloud Framework Questions AI skill free?

It is published on GitHub by tractorjuice. Check the repository for licensing terms. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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