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PCS branch issues notice of industrial action ballot to BEIS after talks with senior figures break down

Outsourcing firms Capita, Serco and Sopra Steria to produce first three living wills for outsourced services within weeks, says Cabinet Office minister

Role of government’s central digital team is evolving but central oversight is still required on policies such as IT disaggregation, minister tells PublicTechnology

Response to select committee provides an update on how government is responding to liquidation of major outsourcer

Some companies were paid nearly £500,000 for 'central EU exit consultancy'

Chancellor says that the funding mechanism does not provide value for money but confirms half of government infrastructure plan will be privately funded

Customs brokers are worried about whether they will be able to meet extra demand in a no-deal scenario

Consultation analysis underscores weight of organised opposition to Cameron-era proposals ditched by May regime

Department says it wants a competitive tender process for the next Civil Service Pension Fund admin contract

Labour calls on business secretary Greg Clark to take action

The department has improved its procurement processes in recent years, but contract management a concern, ICAI said.

The emergency services’ outgoing Airwave network will stay in place for at least three years 

The transport secretary said the rail industry had "struggled to deliver" as he launched a major review ahead of the ORR's final report.

“We already understand what happened at HMP Birmingham,” the justice secretary has said.

Select committee chair says either the crown representative system failed for Carillion or it has never worked at all

Transport select committee report warns it is unclear if planned new partnership for the intercity line can overcome “systemic difficulties”

Government won't commit to publishing a list of how and where departments use algorithms and to appoint a “ministerial champion” to oversee their use.

Sajid Javid letter reveals way department rewarded outsourcer against backdrop of Windrush scandal

Unchanged year-on-year proportion comes as government continues drive to increase spending with smaller suppliers

Confirmation of the 100% take up of space comes as the Competition and Markets Authority moves nearby

International trade secretary Liam Fox unveils Exports Strategy with goal to increase UK exports to 35% of GDP

Department to remove governor and 300 prisoners after latest inspection found ‘disturbing’ conditions

DCMS-led document also signals departments will face greater requirement to demonstrate social-value aspects of contracts and grants

Sources indicate that one of the civil service’s most high-profile digital and technology specialists is to take a job in the commercial sector