Crown Commercial Service
Coverage of Crown Commercial Service in the Nexus archive.
- UK.gov vows to cut consultancy spending, then hands up to £350M to consultancies
The UK Home Office awarded Deloitte and PA Consulting contracts worth up to £350 million for data analytics services, contradicting the government's pledge to reduce consultancy spending. New controls were introduced to save £1.2 billion by 2026, but oversight gaps and non-compliance by departments have been highlighted by watchdogs and committees.
- London cops post £300M tech shopping list after Palantir contract blocked
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) in London published over £300 million in tech tenders after the deputy mayor blocked a £25.3 million Palantir contract due to concerns over value for money and procurement processes. The MPS disputed the decision, arguing it hinders technological modernization, while the Mayor's Office emphasized the need for proper scrutiny in public spending.
- Smaller suppliers invited to pitch for £2.9B UK defense tech framework
The UK Government Commercial Agency is seeking input from smaller suppliers for a new £2.9B defense tech framework, aiming to increase participation of small and medium-sized enterprises. The framework, DIPS 2, will be open to more buyers and suppliers, including those outside the Ministry of Defence. It will have a total possible value of £2.88 billion including VAT.