Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 1
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Accepted
Committee scrutinises government's relationship and engagement with technology suppliers.
Conclusion
On the basis of a report by the Comptroller and Auditor General, we took evidence from the Cabinet Office and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) on government’s relationship with technology suppliers.1
Government Response Summary
The government states it has established a Government Digital Service-led Technical Design Authority to set digital strategy and is developing a strategic supplier relationship management approach. This work leverages skills across government to focus on key strategic supplier relationships and digital infrastructure development.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. functions, with support from the Crown Commercial Service. To support this a Government Digital Service (DGS) led Technical Design Authority has been established to set digital strategy supported by a Digital Commercial Working Group across government. A strategic supplier relationship management approach is being developed which leverages the skills and capabilities of the Government Commercial Function (GCF) Supplier and Markets team, Crown Commercial Service and departmental category leads from across government. The work will focus on the key strategic supplier relationships and big tech providers supporting the development of national digital infrastructure.