Supporting factsheets to accompany the official TPP Knowledge Drops to help build awareness and understanding regarding exemptions and the general regime
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Supporting factsheets to accompany the official TPP Knowledge Drops to help build awareness and understanding regarding exemptions and the general regime
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Short guides, videos and animations on the key benefits of the Procurement Act, covering timelines and suggested considerations and next steps for Contracting Authorities and Suppliers
Monday, 04 November 2024
The Government Commercial Function has published its Annual Report for 2023-2024
Monday, 04 November 2024
The Government Commercial Function has published its Annual Report for 2023-2024
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Short guides, videos and animations on the key benefits of the Procurement Act, covering timelines and suggested considerations and next steps for Contracting Authorities and Suppliers
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Short guides, videos and animations on the key benefits of the Procurement Act, covering timelines and suggested considerations and next steps for Contracting Authorities and Suppliers
Monday, 07 October 2024
This is a survey to inform development of the new National Procurement Policy Statement (NPPS)
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
This document outlines the Procurement Review Unit’s (PRU) ambitions, and how the new unit will support the Procurement Act 2023.
Monday, 05 August 2024
An overview of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) and where it sits with the Government Commercial Function (GCF).
Friday, 19 July 2024
An overview of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) and where it sits with the Government Commercial Function (GCF).
Monday, 08 July 2024
This document provides guidance on how to use the Commercial Generic Role Profiles including how they can be tailored by departments for recruitment purposes.
Monday, 08 July 2024
This Commercial Generic Role Profile outlines the role for a Senior Commercial Specialist, SCS2/SCS3 equivalent within the Government Commercial Function.
Monday, 08 July 2024
Roles in this pillar include the key commercial management practices which provide support to commercial teams within and across departments. These include commercial risk management, systems and information, capability and resourcing and continuous improvement. Please note that not all of these roles are necessarily commercial professional roles in each department.
Monday, 08 July 2024
Roles in this pillar cover the management of the overall commercial lifecycle. Key aspects include strategy and policy development, understanding needs, sourcing options, contract and supplier management and the procurement process itself.Activities include the development and execution of category management strategies, leading supplier negotiations as required and delivering timely and effective support, guidance and expertise to the business.
Monday, 08 July 2024
Roles in this pillar include contract management; from preparing for contract commencement, to defining transition plans as well as governance activities such as managing risk, change control and dispute management. They also span supplier relationship management at an operational level or at a strategic level across multiple contracts.
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
An overview of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) and where it sits with the Government Commercial Function (GCF).
Wednesday, 05 June 2024
An overview of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) and where it sits with the Government Commercial Function (GCF).
Friday, 24 May 2024
This page outlines the comprehensive, centrally-funded learning and development package being provided by the Cabinet Office.
Friday, 17 May 2024
This document outlines the Procurement Review Unit’s (PRU) ambitions, and how the new unit will support the Procurement Act 2023.
Monday, 13 May 2024
This NPPS sets out strategic priorities for public procurement and how contracting authorities can support their delivery, and will come into effect on 28 October 2024
Monday, 22 April 2024
Information on how to access the official Procurement Act 2023 e-learning modules
Monday, 11 March 2024
The Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework is designed to help drive continuous improvement in commercial practices across the public sector.
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
An overview of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) and where it sits with the Government Commercial Function (GCF).
Monday, 18 December 2023
Guidance designed to provide a high level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and aimed at those who have regular interactions with procurement
Thursday, 14 December 2023
Your personal data will be collected and kept to engage, develop and accredit individuals involved in learning and assessment activities.
Tuesday, 05 December 2023
Guidance designed to provide a high level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and aimed at those who have regular interactions with procurement
Tuesday, 05 December 2023
Supporting factsheets to accompany the official TPP Knowledge Drops to help build awareness and understanding regarding exemptions and the general regime
Tuesday, 05 December 2023
Guidance designed to provide a high level overview of the changes to the procurement regulations and aimed at those who have regular interactions with procurement
Thursday, 30 November 2023
The Government Commercial Function has published its Annual Report for 2022-2023
Wednesday, 29 November 2023
Guidance on migrating to and using cloud in the public sector.
Monday, 13 November 2023
Short guides, videos and animations on the key benefits of the Procurement Act, covering timelines and suggested considerations and next steps for Contracting Authorities and Suppliers
Monday, 13 November 2023
This page outlines steps contracting authorities can take to help prepare for the forthcoming changes to the procurement regulations.
Monday, 13 November 2023
This page outlines the comprehensive, centrally-funded learning and development package being provided by the Cabinet Office.
Tuesday, 03 October 2023
The Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework is designed to help drive continuous improvement in commercial practices across the public sector.
Monday, 02 October 2023
The Commercial Continuous Improvement Assessment Framework is designed to help drive continuous improvement in commercial practices across the public sector.
Tuesday, 20 June 2023
Guidance on identifying the signs of corporate financial distress and practical steps to take where there are concerns over a supplier's financial health.
Tuesday, 20 June 2023
These codes outline the standards and behaviours expected from suppliers and grant recipients, and reiterate the government's approach to working with suppliers.
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
An overview of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) and where it sits with the Government Commercial Function (GCF).
Wednesday, 14 June 2023
Are you a commercial specialist? Do you want to enter the Government Commercial Function? This brochure shows you what to expect on your assessment day.
Monday, 17 April 2023
This note sets out how to take account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major central government contracts.
Thursday, 16 March 2023
An overview of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) and where it sits with the Government Commercial Function (GCF).
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
This page outlines steps contracting authorities can take to help prepare for the forthcoming changes to the procurement regulations.
Tuesday, 28 February 2023
This page outlines the comprehensive, centrally-funded learning and development package for contracting authorities being provided by the Cabinet Office.
Monday, 16 January 2023
An overview of the Government Commercial Organisation (GCO) and where it sits with the Government Commercial Function (GCF).
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