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From Closed organisation: Efficiency and Reform Group (ERG)
  • Award-winning property project saves £60m for the taxpayer

    Government agencies are saving taxpayers £60 million by housing their headquarters under one roof in an award-winning project.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government savings reach £5.4 billion at mid-year point

    Savings for taxpayers £2.3 billion higher than previous year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cabinet Office backs search for public sector’s best mutual

    The department is backing a search for Britain’s best public service mutual, as part of an awards programme for mutual and employee-owned organisations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £109 billion of future government construction opportunities up for grabs

    Updated information has been published on proposed government construction projects through to 2020 and beyond.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New online tool invites taxpayers to join the hunt for government savings

    The Government Interrogating Spending Tool (GIST) gives people the chance to see how their money is spent.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Whitehall central buying service to save more for taxpayers

    New Crown Commercial Service will maximise government buying power, raise commercial capability across public sector and deliver savings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Energy contract signed and set to deliver £97 million

    A new long-term energy contract will lower the amount government pays for energy and generate local jobs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of government G4S and Serco contracts

    A government-wide review of contracts held by G4S and Serco has been announced in response to an independent audit within the Ministry of Justice.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Improved accountability and more support for ministers

    A review of progress so far against the 2012 Civil Service Reform Plan calls for the pace of reform to step up.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Chloe Smith welcomes new pilot property scheme

    A new property pilot scheme, One Public Estate, will boost economic growth, redevelopment and government savings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Commissioning Academy open for business

    The first commissioners have begun to participate in a programme of learning on key commissioning issues.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government's vision for effective, efficient communications

    The government has published its communications plan for 2013 to 2014, prioritising professional development and innovative partnerships.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • IPPR report into other civil service models published

    The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) have released a report into accountability arrangements in overseas civil services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government improves management information to maximise savings

    A report on management information (MI) sets out recommendations as to how government can improve efficiency and deliver savings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government saves £10 billion for taxpayers

    £8 billion savings target for 2012 to 2013 exceeded by 25% through fundamental reform to government operations.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More government contract opportunities published

    Future contract opportunities with government have been published to boost UK business.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government launches competition to find a commercial partner for the Behavioural Insights Team

    The Behavioural Insights Team, also known as the Nudge Unit, is the first policy unit to spin off from central government.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • No. 10 and Deputy PM sites complete transition to award-winning GOV.UK

    All ministerial department corporate sites, as well as those of the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, are now on the single government domain.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Private sector experts appointed to maximise value from government suppliers

    Newly appointed Crown Representatives will improve commercial relationships with suppliers on behalf of the government and bolster savings.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New deal will market government professional qualifications

    £500m boost for taxpayers expected from innovative joint venture deal to own and trade on Best Management Practice professional standards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government