Why is it so hard to sell an idea to government (even one that could make millions for the public purse)?
04 Apr Operational Delivery

Why is it so hard to sell an idea to government (even one that could make millions for the public purse)?

To an outsider, reaching the right civil servants with an idea that could revolutionise services or save money seems impossible
by Jon McKnight
The real test of the industrial strategy? Whole-of-government delivery
02 Jul Operational Delivery
The real test of the industrial strategy? Whole-of-government delivery
SR25: MoJ gets funding injection for new prison places and probation services
12 Jun Operational Delivery
SR25: MoJ gets funding injection for new prison places and probation services
MoJ sets up new probation and reoffending directorate
02 Jun Operational Delivery
MoJ sets up new probation and reoffending directorate
‘The opportunity to have organisations of all types publishing data to common standards is really exciting’: why stats regulators' new award matters
21 Oct 2020 Operational Delivery
‘The opportunity to have organisations of all types publishing data to common standards is really exciting’: why stats regulators' new award matters
The first ever award to recognise the voluntary application of the Office for Statistics Regulation code has been awarded jointly to MHCLG and the Scottish Fiscal Commission, with UCAS named highly commended.
DfE minister says civil service must ‘demonstrate leadership’ as care leavers internship applications open
08 Oct 2020 Operational Delivery
DfE minister says civil service must ‘demonstrate leadership’ as care leavers internship applications open
Children’s minister says government must show leadership to support care leavers as new programme launches
Post-pandemic policymaking 'must go beyond following the science', professors say
02 Oct 2020 Operational Delivery
Post-pandemic policymaking 'must go beyond following the science', professors say
British Academy project sets out ‘five principles to draw on "full breadth of knowledge" for policy
DWP to ‘create new digital function’ as BPDTS is brought back in-house
01 Oct 2020 Operational Delivery
DWP to ‘create new digital function’ as BPDTS is brought back in-house
Union says move completes 'full circle' of change for outsourced benefits and pensions technology services
DWP staffing up to prepare for possible four million unemployed, says Coffey
01 Oct 2020 Operational Delivery
DWP staffing up to prepare for possible four million unemployed, says Coffey
Work and pensions secretary says "I genuinely hope we don't reach that figure, but it's important we are ready to help people"
Civil service “infantilised” by use of consultants, Cabinet Office minister says
30 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
Civil service “infantilised” by use of consultants, Cabinet Office minister says
Letter seen by the Guardian criticises official capacity to deliver Brexit
Civil Service Fast Stream kicks off recruitment round for over 800 posts
25 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
Civil Service Fast Stream kicks off recruitment round for over 800 posts
Selection of available jobs includes 244 roles for generalist officials
DfID was one of government’s most data savvy departments. Preserving these skills will be a test of Whitehall reform
17 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
DfID was one of government’s most data savvy departments. Preserving these skills will be a test of Whitehall reform
DfID used data and analysis in a way that few other departments manage – and in a way that the government is keen to expand. How this is nurtured in the new Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office will be a key lesson
Unions accuse Hancock of failing to ‘properly consult’ over creation of NIHP
16 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
Unions accuse Hancock of failing to ‘properly consult’ over creation of NIHP
Civil service unions have serious concerns over the new health body
NHS contact tracing app to launch this month amid increasing test concerns
15 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
NHS contact tracing app to launch this month amid increasing test concerns
App launch announced as NHS Providers accuses government of not “being as open” with testing capacity problems
Ingenious approaches to transforming primary care for long-term sustainability Sponsored
15 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
Ingenious approaches to transforming primary care for long-term sustainability
Primary care is the foundation of every local healthcare system, but PA Consulting argues the sector is struggling to ensure the long-term sustainability of their services
National Data Strategy promises to ‘tackle government culture of risk aversion’
14 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
National Data Strategy promises to ‘tackle government culture of risk aversion’
Document sets out ‘transforming government’s use of data’ as one of five missions
People, Purpose and Planet: Three steps to enduring change in UK defence and national security Sponsored
08 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
People, Purpose and Planet: Three steps to enduring change in UK defence and national security
The UK national security network has long been aware of the need for change. PA Consulting offers insight into three practical steps to take for enduring change
DEFRA: Building a new environmental watchdog Sponsored
01 Sep 2020 Operational Delivery
DEFRA: Building a new environmental watchdog
PA Consulting explains how it has helped the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs create the new watchdog, and how it works
Slated for success: DfE perm sec Jonathan Slater on delivery, directions and dancing
27 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Slated for success: DfE perm sec Jonathan Slater on delivery, directions and dancing

Moving to the education department brought Jonathan Slater back to a policy area he knows and loves. He speaks to Suzannah Brecknell about his key role in helping the frontline function
Managing Official Development Assistance (ODA) in an emergency context: how data-driven adaptive management can support the COVID-19 response Sponsored
25 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Managing Official Development Assistance (ODA) in an emergency context: how data-driven adaptive management can support the COVID-19 response
ODA interventions must have rapid learning and feedback mechanisms in place to inform change, argues PA Consulting
HMRC announces three new DG appointments
13 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
HMRC announces three new DG appointments
Senior staff appointments latest in a number of management moves at the department
Government’s Edinburgh hub completed
11 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Government’s Edinburgh hub completed
The new office building will eventually house as many as 3,000 civil servants
Three steps to deliver successful Enterprise Integration Testing (EIT) Sponsored
11 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Three steps to deliver successful Enterprise Integration Testing (EIT)
In this article, PA Consulting explores how EIT differs from integration testing and three steps you can take to de-risk your systems and boost your chances of success
Labour demands ‘rapid reform’ of coronavirus contact tracing system with call to cut outsourcing funding
10 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Labour demands ‘rapid reform’ of coronavirus contact tracing system with call to cut outsourcing funding
Government insists NHS Test and Trace is working alongside local action to tackle outbreaks
Arm: Getting into shape by switching to Agile working Sponsored
04 Aug 2020 Operational Delivery
Arm: Getting into shape by switching to Agile working
An Agile approach helped Arm to transform their IT function. PA Consulting details how.
Universal Credit ‘punishes the poorest’ and five-week wait should be scrapped, Lords committee says
31 Jul 2020 Operational Delivery
Universal Credit ‘punishes the poorest’ and five-week wait should be scrapped, Lords committee says
DWP criticised for using the scheme to recover debts accrued from its tax credit scheme
Senior civil servants to get 2% wage rise as public sector pay deals unveiled
21 Jul 2020 Operational Delivery
Senior civil servants to get 2% wage rise as public sector pay deals unveiled
Government also confirms delegated grades will allow departments to make awards within 1.5%-2.5% range
Southampton Primary Care: Empowering GP practices to transform primary care through analytics Sponsored
20 Jul 2020 Operational Delivery
Southampton Primary Care: Empowering GP practices to transform primary care through analytics
There is a perfect storm happening in primary care, say PA Consulting. In this article they talk about how to combat the combination of pressures from shrinking budgets, aging populations and difficulty retaining talent.