![]() ![]() Public sector IT leaders saw benefits of and issues with the DDaT playbook in equal measure. He said the playbook would align with new public sector procurement reforms expected in 2023. Rees-Mogg responded that his job was to support such initiatives with “energy… and keeping it at the centre of what government does”. “But my concern will be the political will, and the consistency of that, to steer and stay the course.” “I think we all have the right intent, the right vision, of where we need to head,” said Simon Godfrey, chair of TechUK’ s public sector board, in comments to Rees-Mogg at the TechUK event. The National Audit Office (NAO), which scrutinises public spending for UK parliament, last summer reported a “consistent pattern of underperformance” across the public sector when it comes to digital project performance, owing to a myriad of issues in areas from decision-making and expertise, to delivery, funding, commercial agreements, and legacy technology. Industry critics, however, question how closely local government bodies will follow its guidance, and whether there’s truly a political will for change given the numerous, cross-government attempts to improve digital projects, as well as the increasing number of playbooks now in circulation (more recent variations focus on consultancy and outsourcing). The DDaT Playbook, which is mandatory for central government departments, has been welcomed by many who hope it will foster greater collaboration between public- and private-sector entities. Public sector CIOs, CDOs and CTOs on the DDaT playbook “The playbook is a really essential part of how we, together, move forward to create digital government,” said Davinson, who is expected to retire this autumn. “Does it work? Does it do what you say it will do? Does it make people’s lives simpler?”ĭavinson said that the playbook would make for more efficient, effective, and trusted public services, and help central government better serve a new generation of citizens who expect better online services. ![]() “Outcome-based approaches are results,” said Rees-Mogg, who added that the playbook would support industry innovation, greater value for the taxpayer, and a thriving UK tech economy. ![]() Jacob Rees-Mogg, Minister for Brexit Opportunities and Government Efficiency, picked up on this theme at the playbook’s official launch to public and private sector members at a TechUK event in London in late March. “Setting projects and programmes up for success can take more time up front, but we know from past experience that this early investment can be repaid many times over by enabling us to avoid costly mistakes later on.” The playbook “is focused on getting things right from the start,” Williams and Davinson said. ![]()
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