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Written question asked by Lord Clement-Jones (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.


Digital Technology: Procurement

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to the development of sovereign digital capabilities when procuring government digital services.

Answer

The Government’s blueprint for modern digital government published in January sets out a coordination approach to strengthening procurement of digital capabilities across the public sector, making use of governments' scale to unlock greater value and procure in a way that drives creation of responsible, inclusive and secure technologies.

While each department is responsible for creation of their own requirements and making procurement decisions based on their specific needs, the Government Digital Service will continue to support departments through guidance such as the Technology Code of Practice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8756
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Digital technology National security Procurement
Link
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