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This document sets out the standards expected from commercial professionals in government. It will help you with recruitment or career development.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Consultancy Playbook sets out key guidance on how to commission and engage with consultants more effectively to achieve better outcomes and value for money.
The Outsourcing Playbook, which is designed to make sure government and the private sector work together well, has been updated.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Government Commercial Function has published its strategy for 2021-2025.
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.
Guidance on identifying the signs of corporate financial distress and practical steps to take where there are concerns over a supplier's financial health.
The Government Commercial Function has published its Annual Report for 2022-2023
This is an interactive career tool for commercial professionals in government. It will help you plan your career and define your development needs.
The guidance offers advice on how to maximise the value of Ministerial involvement in Government commercial activity while maintaining the necessary safeguards.
Guidance and best practice documents for commercial systems and processes.
Guidance on migrating to and using cloud in the public sector.
'Outsourcing Playbook' published to improve government procurement and deliver better public services.
Your personal data will be collected and kept to engage, develop and accredit individuals involved in learning and assessment activities.
The Commercial Generic Role Profiles are a set of detailed job descriptions for each commercial role defined in the Commercial Career Framework.
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 …
Roles in this pillar look to contribute to aligning and implementing strategies, policies and plans against the organisation’s overall vision, objectives, strategy and financial plan.
This Commercial Generic Role Profile outlines the role for a Senior Commercial Specialist, SCS2/SCS3 equivalent within the Government Commercial Function.
How the Commercial Fast Stream will use your personal data, and what your rights are.
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 …
This Procurement Policy Note sets out guidance on the updated Outsourcing Playbook and associated guidance notes.
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