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Open Public Services (OPS) is the government’s reform programme for public services. We work with people across government, local government, the private sector and civil society to make sure that everyone has access to the best possible public services. OPS...
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How civil servants can improve their capability and skills, including learning and development, the Fast Stream and professional networks.
Find out about partial exemption special methods for government departments.
How public sector senior commissioners can apply for professional development opportunities through the new academy.
Information and guidance on Social Outcomes Partnerships (also known as Social Impact Bonds) and the Life Chances Fund.
Information on the co-creation, commitments, implementation and review of UK National Action Plans for Open Government.
Events courses and programmes to develop skills, knowledge and networks for chief executive officers, deputy-CEOs and their equivalents in public service.
Learn how the Government Digital Service is monitoring accessibility under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
The review of the balance of competences will be an audit of what the EU does and how it affects the UK.
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Explaining the background to devolution and how the legislatures and administrations of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland work.
Sets out the role and approach of the DSA to improve the adoption of common data standards across government over the next 3 years.
Access online catalogues and get quotes for the procurement of low value goods and services across the public sector.
Open government policies, guidance, news and related collections on the principles of transparency, accountability and public participation
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
Advice for civil servants and policymakers on taking account of devolution when working on policies and managing services.
Using open standards to improve how government shares data and provides services.
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