Commercial

PAC reveals representations from the company stopped it being downgraded to the lowest ranking for supplier performance despite a recommendation by officials

Former transport secretary criticises ‘bonanza for lawyers and consultants’ during five-month delay before line was renationalised

Case of Hamza Idris highlights problems with “Kafka-esque” visa and immigration system, say members of the Home Affairs Select Committee

Innovative selection process sees three firms picked for 10-year project to support personnel for next-generation Dreadnought Class nuclear submarines

Government will launch new London North Eastern Railway brand to run services after financial failure of operator Virgin-Stagecoach

NAO criticises failure of both parties to recognise complexity of contract to simultaneously run and cut primary care support services

Two select committees back the government’s decision not to bail out outsourcing firm and let it fall into liquidation

Competition launched for IT and digital specialists to propose solutions to societal problems

Report calls on senior officials to increase their focus on ethical issues in outsourced contracts and not just pass responsibility ‘down the line’

David Lidington tells MPs that review on outsourcer’s collapse should offer recommendations in coming months

Government Digital Service reveals new model was road-tested with four departments

Department reveals that G4S’s contract to run the centres has been extended for two years until a long-term manager is identified.