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Barnsley has been named the UK’s first government-backed Tech Town, with plans to roll out AI across public services, skills, healthcare and local business as part of a place-based regeneration approach. Announced by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, the initiative aims to demonstrate how AI adoption can improve local services, build skills and support regional growth.

This month's Talking 5 guest is Gurdip Sodhi, Local Government Lead at Salesforce

techUK’s winter supplier summit brought together senior leaders from government and industry to take stock of progress on digital reform and, crucially, to focus on what comes next. With strategic direction now well established, the conversation has shifted decisively toward delivery, collaboration and execution at scale.

We are collecting case studies from companies that have supported councils or other public sector bodies in delivering mergers, to showcase best practice.

This roadmap sets out a clear direction for delivering modern digital government, outlining priorities for improving public services, capability and outcomes. It provides a shared framework to guide long-term digital transformation across government.

In a recent market engagement roundtable hosted by techUK, NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) shared its vision for a new Planning and Supply Chain Solution (PSCS) to strengthen resilience, improve operational efficiency, and ensure continuity of critical services. The session explored NHSBT’s objectives, procurement approach, and opportunities for industry collaboration ahead of a future tender.

Catch up on our webinar exploring the impact of the Digital Phone Switchover in Scotland

The AI in Public Procurement Panel Session on 24 November 2025, convened government and industry leaders to discuss the adoption of AI in public sector buying. Panellists were government representatives Constandina Kakaras (Ministry of Defence) and Roberto Troiolo (Home Office Commercial) hosted by techUK CGC procurement workstream leads Anna Inman and Eve Upton.

Hello and a very warm welcome to the first knowledge sharing and collaboration blog from the techUK Central Government Council.

On the 3 December, we held our annual Future Gazing event. Local government experts reflected on trends that shaped the sector over the last year and made predictions of how technology will shape the future of local government in 2026.