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Open procurement for a digital government
Open procurement for a digital government
On 11 September, we’ll be hosting an event to look into how we can open up procurement for a digital government. Find out how to take part.
Finding things: how we’re breaking down the silos on GOV.UK
We worked with the Department for Education and its agencies to make it easier for GOV.UK users to find the content they need. The results of this work are now starting to become visible to users.
New minister pays a visit to GDS’s new HQ
There was a bit of a buzz at GDS on Tuesday as we welcomed our new minister Caroline Nokes to the new home of GDS in Whitechapel. This was an early chance for the Minister to get a deeper understanding of how GDS is supporting the delivery of digital transformation in Government and to take a look around our new offices.
Breaking in a new generation of public speakers
Creative writer Lucy Carey discusses a new peer-led initiative we’ve been developing at GDS to usher more women towards the podium – Break into Public Speaking.
The pre-election period
In the coming weeks, you will notice that it’s much quieter than usual on this blog and all the other blogs run by GDS. It’s because between midnight on Friday, 21 April and the general election on 8 June is the pre-election period.
On the road with GDS
The relationship between citizen and state can only transform if we create and maintain meaningful relationships with government departments. Kevin Cunnington shares some of what he learned from the inaugural GDS roadshow.
What we blogged about in March 2017
This post looks at some of the highlights of March 2017 across our digital blogs. Here’s your chance to catch up on what we published that month.
Introducing our new product pages and technical documentation
Our new product pages and a new technical documentation format help users recognise that a resource is provided or curated by GDS.
How we are using roadmaps in government
Not so long ago, product roadmaps in government were viewed as experimental and optional. Now, they’re seen as an important tool for delivering better products and transforming government services.
Angling to meet user needs at Defra
Defra's new online fishing rod licence service recently moved from private to public beta. Head of Digital at Defra, Sally Meecham, explains why it's so simple, a child can use it.
Clear writing training helps the whole organisation
How GDS worked with Public Health England to train their staff in writing effectively.