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Data migration to the single supplier database is manageable but critical for KPI tracking.
Recommendation
Given the move to a single supplier database we were interested to hear the challenges government foresaw with the transfer of data to the new system. The GCF commented that there are 10,000 contracts and 20 fields per contract on the current databases, “so it is not an insurmountable problem”; and it is especially important to maintain that data to continue to track trends of key performance indicators.24 The GCF added that the proposed method of migrating information should help government get it right the first time.25 Understanding the appetite and capabilities of suppliers through market monitoring
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 8 March 2024. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
Sixth Report - Competition in public procurement
13 Dec 2023
HC 385
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.7 yrs
Report published
13 Dec 2023