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Capita, Interserve, Cipfa and the Open University on Crown Commercial Service’s 16-strong list to train “next generation” of civil servants

 IfG calls for expanded role for Major Project Leadership Academy, including “regular engagement” with ministers

Agency says small firms make up two-thirds of businesses on £330m framework to supply Government Hubs Programme

ONS statistics also show staff numbers across the civil service have grown for the second quarter in a row

The business department is seeking a private consultant to investigate retention problems

NHS Professionals to remain in wholly public ownership after bidding process abandoned 

IfG review on boosting cross-government functions highlighted civil service 'must tackle perception that policy trumps specialisms' for career progression

New office space to be shared with NHS Digital hailed as boost to Northern Powerhouse

Digital Marketplace Director says delay to publication was due to data migration and reaffirms commitment to openness

Contract, which also covers wider public sector, allots £5m to assess telecoms and mobile spend

Think tank Reform wants department to boost digital infrastructure with savings from Whitehall’s automation agenda

Union seeks investigation into problems with payments delivered by Cabinet Office-backed Shared Services Connected Limited