- £4 billion to flow directly to SMEs through Government construction projects and a new construction pipeline
The Cabinet Office has published a new, improved forward pipeline of construction projects, which allows the industry to better plan ahead and compete for business.
Tue, 29/11/2011
- The Crown and suppliers: a new way of working
Francis Maude: “We want to be the most pro-business Government ever. Making the UK one of the best places in Europe to start and run a business.”
Mon, 21/11/2011
- Radical package unveiled to support business and promote growth
The Government has announced a radical package of measures to support business and promote growth.
Sun, 20/11/2011
- Shake-up of Civil Service Training
Reforms are now underway to make Civil Service training more modern, efficient and cost-effective the Minister for the Cabinet Office, Francis Maude, announced today.
Thu, 13/10/2011
- First centralised procurement contract awarded
First centrally managed contract awarded by Government Procurment expected to save £21 million.
Wed, 13/07/2011
- New Civil Service organisation charts released
The Government is publishing the most comprehensive organisation charts of the UK Civil Service ever released online, taking another step towards its goal of being the most transparent government in the world and opening up the structure of the Civil Service to public scrutiny.
Thu, 16/06/2011
- Government saves over £1 billion on procurement
In a move expected to save £3 billion a year, Francis Maude today announced that the Government is making significant changes to the way it buys in categories of common goods and services such as stationery and office services.
Fri, 03/06/2011
- Government Construction Strategy to reduce costs
The Government Construction Strategy will reform the way in which government procures construction across all sectors and will reduce costs by up to 20% by the end of this parliament.
Tue, 31/05/2011
- Government appoints Chief Procurement Officer to cut waste
Minister for the Cabinet Office Francis Maude has announced that John Collington will become the first Chief Procurement Officer for the whole of Government.
Wed, 20/04/2011
- Supplier representatives to cut costs for Government
‘Crown Representatives’ will ensure that Government receives the best value for money from its major suppliers, by ensuring that the Government acts as a single customer.
Wed, 13/04/2011
