The UK public sector harbours hidden digital transformation 'deficit' Partner Content
20 Mar 2024 Digital, Data & Technology
The UK public sector harbours hidden digital transformation 'deficit'
New research reveals many public sector transformation strategies are being driven by technology or competitive impulse rather than by citizens’ needs
Charting a smoke-free future Partner Content
11 Mar 2024 Health & Social Care
Charting a smoke-free future
Duncan Cunningham, External Affairs Director for the UK & Ireland at Philip Morris International, advocates for science-backed solutions to help adult smokers switch to less harmful alternatives, and calls for collaboration with government to accelerate the transition to a smoke-free nation
Setting the course: Gareth Rhys Williams discusses 2024 priorities Partner Content
06 Mar 2024 Commercial
Setting the course: Gareth Rhys Williams discusses 2024 priorities
Proxima’s Simon Payne speaks with the government's chief commercial officer in time for the annual CPO report, setting out priorities for the year ahead
Public sector procurement — Practical impact of AI Partner Content
20 Feb 2024 Commercial
Public sector procurement — Practical impact of AI
Susan Hilgers from Proxima and Ian Makgill of Spend Network discuss some of the practical impacts on public sector buyers and suppliers that the increasingly used new technology is having
Proxima publishes latest guidance on embedding social value into the supply chain Partner Content
08 Feb 2024 Commercial
Proxima publishes latest guidance on embedding social value into the supply chain
New online report has been developed in response to the increasing need for organisations to deliver social value
The UK must learn lessons from New Zealand on the generational smoking ban Partner Content
06 Feb 2024 Health & Social Care
The UK must learn lessons from New Zealand on the generational smoking ban
The UK government plans to ban cigarettes for people under a certain age. However, youth smoking rates have significantly decreased over the last decade, and evidence from other countries shows that supply-side policies do not effectively reduce tobacco consumption. If the goal is to reduce tobacco usage, governments should focus on demand, not supply, according to Philip Barry, director of independent economics advisers at TDB Advisory
Driving change: Navigating the path to net zero through modal shift Partner Content
06 Feb 2024 Planning
Driving change: Navigating the path to net zero through modal shift
Surface transport must reduce its carbon footprint if the UK is to reach its net-zero goals by 2050. This requires investing in new tech and fuels, green finance, and promoting behaviour change in our communities, as James Knoll-Pollard, behavioural design lead for future mobility, and Melinda Matyas, associate director for future mobility at WSP explain
Embedding social value into procurement: National Highways’ social enterprise dynamic purchasing system Partner Content
16 Jan 2024 Commercial
Embedding social value into procurement: National Highways’ social enterprise dynamic purchasing system
Beth Bradley-Smith, principal consultant at Proxima, and Jo Wilkes, head of procurement at National Highways, describe how National Highways has enabled social enterprises to bid for contracts with the public sector that are typically out of reach
SSCL continues to build on a decade of transformational success Partner Content
21 Dec 2023 Finance
SSCL continues to build on a decade of transformational success
By transforming services through core and specialist digital solutions and innovation, SSCL is enhancing customer experience whilst enabling smarter public services. Here, SSCL outlines what the future looks like for shared services provision, and how its team intends to build on the gains over the past 12 months
Be brave and be creative: Removing barriers to third-sector involvement in public contracts Partner Content
19 Dec 2023 Commercial
Be brave and be creative: Removing barriers to third-sector involvement in public contracts
Andrew Stephenson, National Highways Procurement Director, and Jo Wilkes, Head of Procurement, tell Proxima what has worked for them and their VCSE suppliers
Suppliers’ hopes and fears for The Procurement Reform Act Partner Content
12 Dec 2023 Commercial
Suppliers’ hopes and fears for The Procurement Reform Act
The Procurement Reform Act promises big changes for both procurement teams and suppliers. Susan Hilgers from Proxima has been talking to suppliers to gauge their views on the forthcoming changes
The overlooked magic ingredient behind every successful innovation Partner Content
12 Dec 2023 Leadership
The overlooked magic ingredient behind every successful innovation
Reflecting on the Civil Service Awards, Sally Bibb, Strengths Lead at PA Consulting, brings a new perspective on the importance of strengths to innovation
Delivering a brighter future: Balancing long-term decarbonisation with short-term challenges Partner Content
08 Dec 2023 Energy & Environment
Delivering a brighter future: Balancing long-term decarbonisation with short-term challenges
Sustainable business consultants Sarah Nolan and Lillie Haralambous outline steps organisations can take to balance both long and short-term goals on the journey to net zero emissions
Next steps for nature: Implementing Biodiversity Net Gain Partner Content
07 Dec 2023 Energy & Environment
Next steps for nature: Implementing Biodiversity Net Gain
Mandating Biodiversity Net Gain can help maximise protection of the natural environment as we pursue economic growth, writes WSP's Associate Director for Ecology Hannah Bilston
The demand dynamic: Innovating with the market in mind Partner Content
23 Nov 2023 Operational Delivery
The demand dynamic: Innovating with the market in mind
Getting value for money from innovation is a challenge, but setting specific, local priorities brings better outcomes – on all fronts. David Rees, head of Local Government at PA Consulting, explains why and how to let demand lead the way
Solving the public sector productivity puzzle Partner Content
16 Nov 2023 Leadership
Solving the public sector productivity puzzle
Driving productivity improvements will continue to be a core focus across the public sector – regardless of who forms the next government. Fixing the flaws in how productivity is understood and measured is the first crucial step, as Baringa explains
Consultancy: Working in partnership to deliver for the UK Partner Content
16 Nov 2023 Project Delivery
Consultancy: Working in partnership to deliver for the UK
MCA chief executive Tamzen Isacsson on consultants supporting private and public sector clients to face the future during challenging times
Largest shared services provider to UK Government celebrates 10 years Partner Content
10 Nov 2023 Leadership
Largest shared services provider to UK Government celebrates 10 years
SSCL has made significant savings in excess of £750m for the taxpayer by embedding shared services into the public sector through the provision of core and specialist digital solutions
The AI opportunity: What we can learn from previous revolutions to fully realise the potential of AI Partner Content
09 Nov 2023 Digital, Data & Technology
The AI opportunity: What we can learn from previous revolutions to fully realise the potential of AI
The AI revolution isn’t our first rodeo, says Amanda Kelly, a public services expert at PA Consulting. So, how can we learn the lessons of the past to ensure a successful fourth industrial revolution that drives innovation and better public services in a democratic and equitable way?
Rethinking the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects Partner Content
06 Nov 2023 Planning
Rethinking the planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects
Top tips for ensuring new infrastructure projects protect the natural environment without slowing down development
Making data an ally to project delivery decision-making Partner Content
31 Oct 2023 Operational Delivery
Making data an ally to project delivery decision-making
Rhiannon Evans and Tom Woodhouse explain why government must improve its use of data to increase project delivery success
Transforming our urban spaces through design Partner Content
26 Oct 2023 Energy & Environment
Transforming our urban spaces through design
By embracing regenerative design, the UK can lead the way in creating thriving and resilient urban habitats and communities, says
Rahul Patalia, Director, Property & Buildings at WSP
Understand what your customer wants when delivering digital government services Partner Content
20 Oct 2023 Digital, Data & Technology
Understand what your customer wants when delivering digital government services
It’s more apparent than ever that trust between citizens and government is the foundation required to deliver important services successfully. Nasi Jazayeri, Executive VP and General Manager, Public Sector, Industries Cloud, explains
Preparing for Procurement Reform: Three proactive steps Partner Content
09 Oct 2023 Commercial
Preparing for Procurement Reform: Three proactive steps
Susan Hilgers, Vice President, Public Sector at Proxima, shares practical steps to prepare for the Procurement Bill