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Public sector procurement: How open frameworks benefit public sector buyers

The new Procurement Act 2023 introduces "open frameworks," revolutionising public sector buying. These flexible agreements, unlike traditional closed frameworks, allow new suppliers to join throughout their up to eight-year lifespan, fostering greater competition, innovation, and value for money.

World Summit: Empowering digital health transformation

Between May 28 and 29, Geneva, Switzerland, hosted an important event, the World Summit on the Information Society +20 High-Level Event, offering new insights to continue the journey towards global digital health transformation.

What public sector digital trends for 2025 can we expect?

As environmental, economic, and social pressure grows, public sector organisations adapt to the rapidly changing digital landscape.

Labour’s AI plan: How automation could save the UK’s public services

The Labour Party sets out a new AI plan to support the public sector and address long-term challenges.

The need for digital transformation in the UK public sector

The UK's public sector has made significant efforts to enhance its digital services, like allowing citizens to apply for Universal Credit, register to vote, and access NHS services like repeat prescriptions.

UK launches One IPO search

To help support the UK's growth and innovation, a new search tool for UK patients has been released  This search tool, One IPO Search, developed by the...

What does physical records management cost the NHS?

Managing physical records is a significant expense for NHS Trusts in England. From March 2025, EDM Healthcare Consulting will kick off a six-month campaign aimed at raising awareness of how these records affect the digital transformation and spending of NHS organisations. Harry Pettet, EDM’s Managing Director and Lead Consultant, tells us more.

5G networks set to revolutionise digital transformation

As 5G networks prepare to revolutionise digital transformation, discover how they might reshape connectivity and impact industries in unexpected ways.

The expansion of digital travel authorisations: A positive step or a missed opportunity?

The expansion of digital travel authorisations shows the UK’s commitment to modernising immigration processes. Michelle Holmes from Holmes & Partners Limited explores the associated benefits and risks, and opportunities for immigration and compliance companies.

Open source and digital transformation in local government

Tim Hunt, Comms Lead from LocalGov Drupal, explores open source and digital transformation within local government.

Connecting the unconnected: Broadband boost for rural areas

The UK government is taking steps to provide people in rural areas with broadband connectivity. 

How AI is being used to transform public services in the UK

New records show the role AI and algorithm tools play in the Government and how they contribute to change within the public sector.

AI implementation: Could technology help the overburdened NHS?

With the NHS in dire need of efficiency improvements, AI offers a promising solution, automating administrative tasks and freeing healthcare professionals to focus on patient care. However, responsible AI implementation is paramount, but how and why?

Building better relationships through effective citizen communications

Interested in learning how to build better relationships with citizens through effective citizen communications? Elspeth Bond, Marketing Executive at Synertec Ltd, guides us through this process.

Using Mobilise to provide digital support to carers

A recent development for unpaid carers across England saw over 1 million individuals benefiting from tech-powered support through a groundbreaking initiative led by the carer-focused digital community, Mobilise.

Driving digital transformation in health and social care: A modernised system

As the UK's health and social care systems continue to face growing pressure, techUK has published a set of strategic recommendations aimed at accelerating digital transformation across the sector.

Why public sector organisations should move to Cloud Computing to avoid legacy IT challenges

Legacy IT systems are still a key operation for public sector organisations, these systems are now outdated, expensive to maintain and vulnerable to security breaches.

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