The Central Office of Information
The Central Office of Information (COI) is the Government's centre of excellence for marketing and communications.
Useful links
How Public Service Advertising Works
To order a copy of the book from COI and IPA
News Distribution Service
For government and regional news services
Information Re-Use Policy
COI's commitment to the Information Fair Trader Scheme
COI works with government departments and the public sector to produce information campaigns on issues that affect the lives of every citizen - from health and education to benefits, rights and welfare.
Expertise
The organisation combines expertise in marketing communications with an understanding of government systems and procurement policies.
COI provides consultancy, procurement and project management in every area of communications and strives to achieve best value for government in each of its service groups.
COI's Chief Executive reports to the Minister for the Cabinet Office and the organisation is given annual ministerial targets to achieve.



