Public set for “havoc” over HMRC IT contract changes
The Public Accounts Committee has accused HM Revenue & Customs of a complacent attitude to its IT systems and long-awaited contract overhaul, which could result in “havoc” for tax payers.
Digital Procurement
Cabinet Office seeking suppliers for £150m Verify contract
The Cabinet Office is seeking identity assurance providers to sign a three-year, £150 million contract on behalf of the Government Digital Service (GDS).
Wigan Council selects Invoice4 to drive process efficiency and cost reduction
Helen Sutton, Sales and Marketing Director for the UK and Ireland at UNIT4, said: “Wigan Council, like many organisations, is looking to drive process efficiency and cost reductions. Invoice4 clearly delivers against these objectives and we are increasingly being approached by customers looking to take advantage of this.”
Post Office and Computacenter announce IT partnership
The Post Office and Computacenter have agreed a new IT managed services contract to deliver the Post Office’s expected digital modernisation programme and future growth plans.
Hampshire County Council receives £3 million to invest in digital strategy
Hampshire County Council is to receive £3 million of government funding after being one of the largest recipients from the £89.4 million Transformation Challenge Award, designed to improve local investment in digital strategies.
Deadline pushed back for £2 billion PSN framework
The deadline for bids for a replacement Public Services Network (PSN) framework has been pushed back from 4th to 11th December, after suppliers requested more time.
Three Kent councils secure government funding to boost digital services
Maidstone, Swale and Tunbridge Wells will receive funding from April 2015 after making successful bids to the government's Transformation Challenge Award scheme.
Cloud collaboration: complex procurement made simple
While the procurement cycle looks simple on the face of it, the reality can be very different. Check out this guide to learn how using cloud collaboration as an integral part of the procurement cycle can help streamline processes and cut costs.
DVLA to sponsor digital services initiative TechHub Swansea
Working from the TechHub offices in Swansea, the DVLA will be using the cutting edge digital skills of graduates and tech startup gurus to improve the services it provides to the public.
Collaborative procurement using the cloud: a public sector guide
In an era of ever-tightening public sector budgets, procurement is one area that is particularly under pressure to deliver value for money. Technology has a major role to play, but how much do you really understand about what is available and what it can do for you?
