Cat Little: Capita has ‘underestimated’ complexity of MyCSP transition
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Cat Little: Capita has ‘underestimated’ complexity of MyCSP transition

Cabinet Office perm sec says the firm has so far missed seven of eight milestones in its transition to taking over the Civil Service Pension Scheme administration
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Innovation is stifled by public sector procurement rules. Brexit, and the Integrated Review, offer a chance to change that, says Simon Harwood, the head of defence and security at Cranfield University
Cabinet Office to pay £300k for mobile data tracking to 'prevent Covid transmission risk'
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"Mobile-based location services and digital advertising experts" to monitor footfall and social distancing in shopping "hotspots"
Amazon hosting deal with GDS doubles to £6.6m as minister fends off questions over UK chief’s advisory role
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Amazon hosting deal with GDS doubles to £6.6m as minister fends off questions over UK chief’s advisory role
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For years, delivering on social responsibility has been a growing priority for the public sector. The refreshed Social Value Act could mean significant progress, writes Proxima.
Civil service “infantilised” by use of consultants, Cabinet Office minister says
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Commercial officials to get training in new rules to take account of the wider impact of firms bidding for work from departments
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