Category Archives: Central government

Bill Crothers appointed UK government CPO

Revised role sees him succeed John Collington as head of procurement and commercial operations across central government. Sally Collier has also been named the new deputy CPO.

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Government procurement card controls ‘not strict enough’

MPs are not satisfied purchasing cards are being used appropriately and want tighter controls, including banning their use to buy certain items such as alcohol.

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Whitehall will deliver £5 billion cash savings by end of 2012

A “businesslike approach and steely determination” will achieve value for money, said Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude.

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