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  • New unit of experts to manage government investment in infrastructure

    New PF2 Equity Unit set up to transform the way government manages public private partnerships.

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

  • What is the Spending Round? Video

    Our video, narrated by Chancellor George Osborne, breaks down what the Spending Round is about and how it helps Britain on our path to deficit reduction.

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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

  • Chloe Smith spoke at the Federation of Master Builders

    Chloe Smith gave a keynote speech at the launch of a report on improving the public procurement process for construction SMEs.

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

  • What is the Spending Round?

    The Spending Round 2013 will set out how the government will spend £740 billion pounds of tax-payers' money between April 2015 and April 2016.

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

  • Public and private sector support cutting costs of public infrastructure with new code of conduct

    On Thursday 13 June the government will launch a new ‘best practice’ guide for the private and public sector to make savings in existing contracts for schools, hospitals and many other public infrastructure projects.

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

  • First official Social Value Ambassador announced

    The Minister for Civil Society has announced Chris White, MP for Warwick and Leamington, as the first official Social Value Ambassador.

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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

  • MOD contract rules changes could save £200 million a year

    New proposals could save taxpayers hundreds of millions of pounds by changing the rules which govern how MOD contracts are awarded.

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

  • £290 million for university and business partnerships

    Chancellor announces investment in research partnerships between industries and universities at the ‘topping out’ ceremony at the Francis Crick Institute.

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

  • Worcestershire ‘leading the way’ in solving government property problems

    Chloë Smith visited Bromsgrove, where new property developments and initiatives are helping to save money and create jobs.

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

  • HM Passport Office warns customers against charges by rogue companies

    Her Majesty's Passport Office is advising customers to avoid copycat websites and save themselves money by coming to the agency directly.

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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

  • Cross-government reforms benefit charities and mutuals

    New support will help mutuals and the voluntary sector compete for contracts to deliver rehabilitation services for offenders.

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

  • 15% of government’s estate freed up for economic growth

    The State of the Estate 2012 report shows that the size of the government estate has been reduced by 15%.

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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

  • Press briefing: morning 17 May 2013

    The PMS took questions on gay marriage, Nigel Farrange, Sri Lanka, the cost of politics, Europe, childcare and the Spending Review.

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

  • Top tips to help small organisations win government contracts

    A series of videos to help SMEs and voluntary organisations pitch for and win government contracts have been released.

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

  • The new home on the web for HM Treasury

    HM Treasury has become the latest department to move onto GOV.UK - the new single home for all government services and information.

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