Cabinet Office curbs government spend on consultancies

New iteration includes assessments of economic and financial standing of prospective suppliers

New agreement provides savings on procurements for UK public sector bodies

Minister says launch to coincide with Public Procurement Act coming into force

Contract could provide for spend of up to £150 million

Procurement framework involves 15 companies over nine lots

Yorkshire and Humber Police Procurement chooses four suppliers for four lot contract

Digital Office and Scotland Excel outline plans for cyber security service