News for Public sector
Thursday, April 26, 2012
O2 launches local government fund
O2 today announced the launch of its Future Fund. The scheme will support ICT teams within local authorities by enabling them to bring to life ideas and projects where they believe technology innovation could drive positive change in surrounding communities or the ways in which its employees work.
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Salesforce.com pitches US G-Cloud
Cloud computing firm, Salesforce, has unveiled the Government Cloud for the US. The company hope that the new software will accelerate government’s transformation for the social era.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
US government bars Oracle from future tenders
The US government have removed IT giant Oracle from a list of approved public-sector vendors. Oracle will no longer receive invitations to tender for public sector contracts. The news follows a legal dispute in which Oracle has been accused of overcharging.
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Ten companies shortlisted for PIP contract
Ten outsourcing businesses have been shortlisted to deliver the government’s new Personal Independence Payments (PIP) scheme. PIP is a new benefit that will replace the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) in April 2013, with a target of delivering 20% cost reductions in efficiency.
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Monday, April 23, 2012
Supplier list for £200 million public sector management framework revealed
A suppliers list for the public sector document management service awarded at the start of the month, has been released by the Cabinet Office.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
MPs warn against carbon footprint of outsourcing
According to MPs the level of carbon emissions from goods imported and consumed within the UK is rising, whilst domestic levels of emissions are declining
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Government recieves 200th Mystery Shopper
The government has received its 200th Mystery Shopper complaint. The scheme was launched in February 2011 and allows SMEs to give anonymous feedback to the government about its procurement practises.
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NHS24 contracts Capgemini and BT for £100m
NHS24 has awarded a £100 million contract to Capgemini and BT. The health board is the Scottish equivalent of the national health helpline, NHS Direct. Capgemini and BT will be working to deliver a new customer relationship management (CRM system) as well as applications, infrastructure and managed services for voice and data.
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MoD awards HR contract to CSC
The Ministry of Defence has awarded a £400 million contract to CSC. The deal will commence over seven years, as CSC will provide payroll, HR and pensions administration services to the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA).
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Monday, April 16, 2012
Interserve announces deal to run probation and prison services
Interserve, which is already involved in providing welfare-to-work programmes for the public sector, has announced a joint deal with Durham Tees Valley Probation Trust to run UK prison and prohibition services.
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