Guidance and regulation

What is a public appointment and how to apply for one.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Updated: 9 February 2024

Short guides, videos and animations on the key benefits of the Procurement Act, covering timelines and suggested considerations and next steps for Contracting Authorities and Suppliers

• From: Government Commercial Function
• Updated: 13 November 2023

• The Procurement Act 2023: A short guide for senior leaders (HTML)

  The rules governing public procurement are changing - the new Procurement…

• The Procurement Act 2023: A short guide for suppliers (HTML)

  Public procurement law is changing. The reforms will shake up our outdated…

• Animations and videos

  Procurement Act 2023 - Videos Please watch our video messages from from…

The What Works Network uses evidence to improve the design and delivery of public services.

• From: Evaluation Task Force
• Updated: 6 March 2024

This page outlines steps contracting authorities can take to help prepare for the forthcoming changes to the procurement regulations.

• From: Government Commercial Function
• Updated: 13 November 2023

This page outlines the comprehensive, centrally-funded learning and development package being provided by the Cabinet Office.

• From: Government Commercial Function
• Updated: 13 November 2023

This page provides information on how honours committees are made up and who the current members are.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Updated: 9 April 2024

Our document sets out how the new regime will deliver a range of benefits for suppliers of all sizes wishing to do business and deliver contracts for the public sector.

• From: Government Commercial Function
• Updated: 9 January 2023

A summary of best practice addressing specific challenges of acquiring Artificial Intelligence technologies in government.

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and 3 others
• Updated: 8 June 2020

How public sector senior commissioners can apply for professional development opportunities through the new academy.

• From: Cabinet Office and 2 others
• Updated: 3 February 2016

Information and guidance on Social Outcomes Partnerships (also known as Social Impact Bonds) and the Life Chances Fund.

• From: Cabinet Office and 2 others
• Updated: 5 September 2023

The Government Science and Engineering (GSE) profession has introduced interventions and offers to ensure members are supported in their current role.

• From: Government Science & Engineering Profession
• Updated: 25 April 2022

The Facilities Management Standards (FMS) set the expectations for the delivery of FM across government.

• From: Government Property Function
• Updated: 16 March 2022

Framework documents which set out the relationship between the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) and our public bodies.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 4 March 2024

Tells HM Passport Office staff what to do when customers tell us about the death of a passport holder.

• From: HM Passport Office
• Updated: 6 October 2022

Guidance for public authorities on their obligation to consult with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) on any proposals for legislative or statutory measures they are developing which involve the processing of …

• From: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
• Updated: 29 November 2023

The role of voluntary organisations in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies.

• From: Cabinet Office
• Updated: 7 May 2014

From 1 October 2014, the majority of support services for victims will be provided at a local level by Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs).

• From: Ministry of Justice
• Updated: 20 December 2013

Articles: Celebrating GAD's centenary, Centenary deep dive: GAD's role in social security, Managing contingent liabilities in the public sector.

• From: Government Actuary's Department
• Updated: 30 April 2019

A handbook on how to set up governance structures in new Mutuals.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 14 August 2019

A toolkit to support those considering becoming a Public Service Mutual.

• From: Department for Culture, Media and Sport and 1 others
• Updated: 14 August 2019