Commercial

Newly updated policy implements a pipeline model which could make it easier for departments to self-approve 'business-as-usual' spending

Research from Dods ranks the performance of 29 of the government’s biggest IT suppliers

PAC calls for review of rail franchising model but department hits back at “unbalanced” report

Auditor general tells MPs government does not have capacity “to do anything but outsource” services across a host of areas

Department points to £185m extra Brexit funding after PAC criticises its lack of preparation

Report criticises system that allows ministers and officials to blame each other for mistakes

Lords committee urges government to review procurement rules and develop a national AI strategy

Cabinet Office announces new measures to clamp down on late payments to SMEs in supply chain

Housing agency appoints FutureGov founder Dominic Campbell as interim chief digital officer

Revised Government Estate Strategy, which will “represent a step-change in government’s property ambitions”, expected in weeks

DWP asks suppliers to get involved as it scopes out the market for service desk

Majority of magistrate’s and county courts sold since 2010 went to property developers, followed by private owners and local authorities

Watchdog MPs doubt department’s ability to meet £1.7bn savings target from new regulations

PAC chair questions whether Community Rehabilitation Companies in flagship reform will be able to deliver the promised benefits

Officials should seek formal directions when politicians set unrealistic timelines for commissioning, says boss of outsourcing giant

Government urged to review £490m procurement after report the contract could be awarded overseas

Jonathan Slater named civil service integrity champion and issues reminders on how to maintain integrity

Theresa May announces new analysis intended to keep the UK as a world leader in social investment

Public Accounts Committee calls for a framework tracking number of contracts companies hold across government

Framework gives public sector bodies easy procurement route for policy development evidence

MPs slam Nuclear Decommissioning Authority for needlessly complex contract but add that business department and Treasury cannot escape blame

Cabinet ministers have dipped into a special pot set up by former chancellor George Osborne 

Officials outlined changes to rail franchising and told MPs trade unions refused to engage over Govia Thameslink franchise

Firm says bolstered transparency, a fair dealing ethos and more break-clauses should be introduced in wake of Carillion’s demise