Commercial

Cabinet Office minister keen to see more mutuals where there is support for them, including spin-outs from the public sector

David Lidington says the government is committed to using private organisations to deliver services, but acknowledges need for reform

 

Justice Select Committee says service morale at an all-time low after controversial changes that may never deliver reoffending reduction aims

Tobias Elwood admits ‘shadow of Carillion hangs heavy over departments’ but insists 12-year contract is fully risk assessed

Public Accounts Committee warns changes to rules for successor PF2 projects risk repeating past mistakes

Figures revealed in parliamentary answers show number and length of contracts for temporary workers in some departments

NAO report reveals the firm made two requests for millions of pounds from government before it was liquidated, but both were denied

Supply-teaching and facilities-management frameworks will be among first to be hosted on new web store, as procurement agency also looks to refresh underlying e-sourcing technology

MPs ask David Lidington to explore whether beefed-up powers and more resources are required as a matter of urgency

HMRC seeks to appoint ‘ID issuer’ to comply with EU legislation and tackle £2bn annual tax gap caused by illicit tobacco trade 

PAC reveals representations from the company stopped it being downgraded to the lowest ranking for supplier performance despite a recommendation by officials

Former transport secretary criticises ‘bonanza for lawyers and consultants’ during five-month delay before line was renationalised

Case of Hamza Idris highlights problems with “Kafka-esque” visa and immigration system, say members of the Home Affairs Select Committee

Innovative selection process sees three firms picked for 10-year project to support personnel for next-generation Dreadnought Class nuclear submarines

Government will launch new London North Eastern Railway brand to run services after financial failure of operator Virgin-Stagecoach

NAO criticises failure of both parties to recognise complexity of contract to simultaneously run and cut primary care support services

Two select committees back the government’s decision not to bail out outsourcing firm and let it fall into liquidation

Competition launched for IT and digital specialists to propose solutions to societal problems

Report calls on senior officials to increase their focus on ethical issues in outsourced contracts and not just pass responsibility ‘down the line’

David Lidington tells MPs that review on outsourcer’s collapse should offer recommendations in coming months

Government Digital Service reveals new model was road-tested with four departments

Department reveals that G4S’s contract to run the centres has been extended for two years until a long-term manager is identified.

Department kicks off early-engagement exercise for new system of managing problems

Appointment of Janet Young comes ahead of updated Government Estates Strategy