
DfE spends £100m on quartet of digital and data deals – PublicTechnology
The department has signed four engagements with specialist suppliers that will provide technical support across a range of digital services, including funding platforms, data operations, and the UK’s apprenticeships regime

Government has ‘mountain to climb’ addressing tech procurement issues, MPs find – PublicTechnology
A PAC study claims that key departments do not have a handle on spending data and other information, while departments lack necessary skills, and major and entrenched challenges are underestimated

DCMS signs £2m deal for new holiday lets digital registration regime – PublicTechnology
The department in charge of the new online regime that will require owners offering stays at properties via Airbnb and other platforms has awarded a key contract to progress development