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We are the digital centre of government. We serve the public, central government departments and the wider public sector. GDS is part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology .
The Government People Group (GPG) exists to work with departments, professions, and functions to build a skilled, modern, and effective Civil Service. GPG is part of the Cabinet Office and the Civil Service .
The Government Property Function operates across departments, delivery organisations and agencies. It is a network of over 5,000 members with responsibility for a range of property-related activities. GPF is part of the Civil Service and the Cabinet Office .
Our people provide objective insight so that central government can achieve better outcomes and value for money for the public. GIAA is an executive agency, sponsored by HM Treasury .
Using scientific and mathematical techniques to find better solutions to complex management problems and improve decision making in government. GORS is part of the Civil Service and the Cabinet Office .
The National Security Secretariat provides coordination on security and intelligence issues of strategic importance across government. Separately, the Joint Intelligence Organisation produces independent all-source assessments on issues of national security and foreign policy importance. By supporting the work of the...
The Government Property Agency is helping transform the way the Civil Service works and reshaping the relationship civil servants have with their place of work. GPA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Cabinet Office .
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The Government Recruitment Service (GRS) was launched in September 2017 and is part of the Cabinet Office’s Government People Group. GRS delivers award-winning recruitment services and functions for organisations across the Civil Service, supporting and enabling the recruitment of exceptional...
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