House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
The Digital, Data and Technology Sourcing Playbook
28 March 2022 · Cabinet Office
Proposed by Jacob Rees-Mogg Con North East Somerset
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At a glance
Key points
- The Cabinet Office has published the Digital, Data and Technology Sourcing Playbook
- The playbook guides central government departments and ALBs on sourcing digital, data, and technology products and services
- The document mandates best practices to ensure value for money and innovation in public service delivery
Issue summary
The Cabinet Office has published the Digital, Data and Technology Sourcing Playbook to guide central government departments and ALBs on sourcing digital, data, and technology products and services.
Action requested
HM Government has developed a playbook that mandates best practices for sourcing digital, data, and technology products and services while ensuring value for money and innovation in public service delivery. The document is available on GOV.UK.
Key facts
- HM Government published the Digital, Data and Technology Sourcing Playbook.
- The Playbook aims to maximise value for money by setting projects up for success from the start.
- It supports SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises in the digital sector.
- Six cross-cutting priorities are outlined in the Playbook: outcome-based approach, avoiding Legacy IT, ensuring cyber security, enabling innovation, driving sustainability, and levelling the playing field for SMEs.
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