GovTech Academy

Bringing the benefits of digital disruption to government and public services

[Ilan Gur @ilangur]

💥 We're recruiting a new cohort of programme directors at ARIA. Few jobs in the world give you an opportunity to shift the trajectory of progress. If you see latent opptys for science+engineering to transform society, check out @ARIA_research. Link to apply in bio (1/2)

[Stian Westlake @stianwestlake]

We share an office with DWP, and I’ve noticed they have a terrific library for staff. It has a good mixture of books on management, policy & technical skills, and seems to be well used.

It makes me happy to see public servants being given the chance to keep themselves informed!

[Spend Network @SpendNetwork]

We just released our blog on recent UK consultancy contract awards.

Highlights:
- £600k advocacy services
- £580k legal services
- £413k education evaluation

Diverse opportunities across multiple sectors.
Read more: https://t.co/A9pQJ0SPWS

#UKConsultancy #ContractAwards

[GovTech Academy @GovTechAcademy]

@TimothyImholt Oh, dear.

[Spend Network @SpendNetwork]

Start Your Week Strong: New US Opportunities
Open Opportunities has just added thousands of new tenders from Florida.
More in our blog: https://t.co/RFNLaVccD8
#FloridaBusiness #ContractOpportunities #B2BGrowth #OpenOpportunities #BusinessDevelopment

[Johnny Luk @Johnny__Luk]

In the GE, Labour got 33.7% of the vote, 10 points ahead of the Conservatives. Yet polls continue to point to a near 20 point lead even since the election. We haven’t had a proper discussion on what happened there; given how much the polls shaped the narrative.

[Ian Hogarth @soundboy]

UK stand up tall!

[Spend Network @SpendNetwork]

Expand your horizons with Open Opportunities.
Access local and international B2B markets effortlessly, paving the way for global success.
https://t.co/ZWvOjpIHsG
#innovation #startups #Entrepreneurship #SalesTips #SalesProcess #GlobalMarketplace #OpenOpportunities

[Luiza Jarovsky, PhD @LuizaJarovsky]

🚨 BREAKING: @OECD publishes the report "Governing with Artificial Intelligence - Are governments ready?" Important information:

➡️ According to the official release:

"(...) This policy paper outlines the key trends and policy challenges in the development, use, and deployment of AI in and by the public sector. First, it discusses the potential benefits and specific risks associated with AI use in the public sector. Second, it looks at how AI in the public sector can be used to improve productivity, responsiveness, and accountability. Third, it provides an overview of the key policy issues and presents examples of how countries are addressing them across the OECD."

➡️ Quotes:

"(...) The responsible use of AI can improve the functioning of government administrations in several ways.
➵ First, the use of AI in the public sector can help governments increase productivity with more efficient internal operations and more effective public policies.
➵ Second, AI can help make the design and delivery of public policies and services more inclusive and responsive to the evolving needs of citizens and specific communities.
➵ Third, AI can strengthen the accountability of governments by enhancing their capacity for oversight and supporting independent oversight institutions."

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"This potential has by no means been fully explored and exploited. More evidence is needed on use cases to better understand how to successfully develop and deploy AI initiatives, learning from successes and failures. Despite the potential benefits of AI, there are also growing concerns about the risks of a fragmented and ungoverned deployment of AI in the public sector. Such risks include the amplification of bias, the lack of transparency in system design, and breaches in data privacy and security – all of which could lead to unfair and discriminatory outcomes with profound societal implications. The public sector has a special responsibility to deploy AI in a way that minimises harm and prioritises the well-being of individuals and communities, especially when deploying AI in sensitive policy domains such as law enforcement, immigration control, welfare benefits, and fraud prevention."

➡️ Read the full report in the link below.

➡️ Stay up to date with the latest developments in AI policy & regulation: subscribe to my newsletter (link below).

[GovTech Academy @GovTechAcademy]

Happy birthday, Ed!

[Edward Saperia @edsaperia]

It’s my birthday 🏝️

[GDS @GDSTeam]

https://t.co/pmjggfEySo Forms has helped government organisations receive over 100,000 online form submissions. From recruiting new volunteer coastguards to investment in the UK Space Agency. Visit our website to see how it’s already making a difference: https://t.co/vnCNN6ixGr

[GovTech Academy @GovTechAcademy]

Selling #govtech to @NHS is hard - via @Siftedeu

But, most of us knew that already!

@SpendNetwork

https://t.co/GNRookfgD5

[Simon Hansford @Shansford]

I have just nominated two highly influential leaders and influencers in the UK Tech Industry @NickyEstewart @markboost both of whom would be deserving winners.

https://t.co/IxVDTyxLdd #cloud #procurement @CivoCloud @ComputerWeekly

[Liam Maxwell @liammax]

Sweden shows us the way to defend our infrastructure

https://t.co/UIGxMtTehv

[Spend Network @SpendNetwork]

Government Property Agency’s Bold Move: New Strategic Partners to Revolutionise UK Infrastructure.
It will reshape the landscape of public infrastructure.
More in our new article.
https://t.co/yWJP8BLOsp

[Spend Network @SpendNetwork]

Exploring the Impact of AI on Public Procurement: A Chat with Susan Hilgers and Ian Makgill
How can AI help SMEs in tenders?
More credible bids - how to differentiate?
Potentials & risks of automated scoring.
Read more insights here: https://t.co/MLUcN7VfU0
@Proxima_Group

[CFEntrepreneurs @CfEntrepreneurs]

Awards are a great way of raising the profile of your #startup and boosting team moral!

There's less than a week to go to enter the @StartUpNational Awards, which recognise the best in every #UK #region!

https://t.co/ZsfdB5a9g8

So, #entrepreneurs, get submitting!

[GovTech Academy @GovTechAcademy]

Delighted to be at @LondonMetUni today to deliver the #GovTech Academy Cohort 3 led by @timothy_barnes with @C_E_Renwick with @ianmakgill as our first guest speaker!

Some fantastic early-stage #startups here looking at diverse sectors from #mentalhealth to #childrens services