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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...
This collection brings together all documents relating to public bodies.
Our people provide objective insight so that central government can achieve better outcomes and value for money for the public – better insights, better outcomes. GIAA is an executive agency, sponsored by HM Treasury .
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 .
The Public Health Agency (PHA) was established in 2009 under a major reform of health structures in Northern Ireland. Public Health Agency (Northern Ireland) works with the Department of Health (Northern Ireland) .
Ways to sell to the public sector - including the Digital Marketplace, Contracts Finder
We work to create better places for people and wildlife, and support sustainable development. EA is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs , supported by 1 public body .
Learn how the Government Digital Service is monitoring accessibility under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
The Public Sector Fraud Authority works with departments and public bodies to understand and reduce the impact of fraud. PSFA is part of the Cabinet Office and HM Treasury .
We are a statutory public corporation, sponsored by the Secretary of State for Defence, formed in 1986 by virtue of the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985. We manage, operate and maintain 6 Naval Oil Fuel Depots and a Petroleum Storage...
Directives, regulations, policies and guidance relating to the procurement of supplies, services and works for the public sector.
Guidance on building and using artificial intelligence in the public sector.
How the government prepares and plans for emergencies, working nationally, locally and co-operatively to ensure civil protection in the UK.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is responsible for food safety and food hygiene in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It works with local authorities to enforce food safety regulations and its staff work in meat plants to check the standards...
This guide sets out the core (mandatory) datasets for public-sector bodies to provide to the National Fraud Initiative (NFI).
Understand the characteristics of executive agencies and the processes for creating and reviewing them.
UK Visas and Immigration now manages applications for people who want to visit, work, study or settle in the UK. Previously, this was part of UKBA (UK Border Agency) which closed in 2013.
Procurement options available from the Crown Commercial Service for the public sector.
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