Local CIO Council sets out route to better outcomes
A new paper from the Local CIO Council tells local public services that digitally enabled transformation is dependent on their commitment to the principles ‘simplify, standardise and share
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Pilot scheme looks for private sector solutions to public sector problems
A new scheme launched by the Scottish Government’s Digital Directorate is encouraging private sector tech developers to offer solutions to public sector challenges
New dataset of accessible greenspace for Scotland
A new digital map of every publicly accessible greenspace in Scotland will be released in March 2017
Charity Commission continues digital transformation
The Charity Commission has released its new online annual return form, the latest step in its drive to become a truly digital by default regulator
Tower Hamlets invests in digital log books
A Birmingham-based digital data firm has signed a new contract with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
NHS England invests in web accessibility
NHS England has added ‘read aloud’ and translation tools to its website in a move to boost accessibility.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council awards bill payment contract
The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) has awarded payment firm Allpay a six-year contract to supply its residents with access to the Post Office network for the payment of council bills
Home Office extends CGI’s Police National Database contract
The Home Office has extended CGI’s contract to build and operate the UK’s Police National Database (PND, for a further three years.
GDS awards £25m Common Technology Services revamp contracts
The Government Digital Service (GDS) has awarded contracts worth £25m in a bid to revamp Common Technology Services (CTS).
Scottish rural programme continues to face IT challenges
A Scottish Government programme set up to deliver complex agricultural reforms and financial support to rural workers continues to have serious IT issues, and is unlikely to deliver value for money according to Audit Scotland.
