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• Poor data is holding back transparency on the reporting of public procurement

  By Robin Knowles, Louise Westcott| Digital Leaders@ With the public sector spending £400Bn per annum, and the need to deliver more for less across local, regional and national government, the need to better understand how money is being spent puts good data at the heart of improving the process. Reasons for this include the ability to:Monitor procurement markets and trends: Governments can describe spending and time trends, and compare performance across entities, regions, contract types, etc.

  By Robin Knowles, Louise Westcott · Digital Leaders

  Nov. 07, 2024

• 7 tips for delivering Innovation in Local Government

  By Robin Knowles, Louise Westcott| Digital Leaders@ I recently had the opportunity to participate in a roundtable held on July 17th, where leaders from local government and digital transformation sectors came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities of delivering innovation through procurement. The roundtable featured input from MHCLG, Greater London Authority, Scottish Local Government and the Innovation Procurement Empowerment Centre. Each of them brought a unique perspective on digital transformation and public sector innovation.

  By Robin Knowles, Louise Westcott · Digital Leaders

  Sep. 12, 2024

• Poor data is holding back transparency on the reporting of public procurement

  By Robin Knowles, Louise Westcott| Digital Leaders@ With the public sector spending £400Bn per annum, and the need to deliver more for less across local, regional and national government, the need to better understand how money is being spent puts good data at the heart of improving the process. Reasons for this include the ability to:Monitor procurement markets and trends: Governments can describe spending and time trends, and compare performance across entities, regions, contract types, etc.

  By Robin Knowles, Louise Westcott · Digital Leaders

  Nov. 07, 2024

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Digital Leaders

Digital Leaders is a professional platform established in 2011 that focuses on fostering effective digital transformation leadership across various sectors in the UK. It serves as an independent forum where leaders from public, private, and third sectors collaborate to explore innovative ideas and showcase leading digital solutions. With a community of over 100,000 leaders, it has become a key player in the UK's digital leadership landscape. The organization originated from a government initiative aimed at promoting the "Digital by Default" agenda for transforming public services. Digital Leaders has developed numerous initiatives, including the National Digital Conference, regional events, and the Digital Transformation Week. It offers a shared online space and face-to-face programmes that provide expert opinions, networking opportunities, and a platform for sharing best practices in digital innovation. Digital Leaders targets senior leaders and decision-makers interested in digital transformation, making it a significant network for knowledge exchange and leadership development in the field. Its activities include conferences, regional meetups, and awards that recognize impactful digital initiatives.