To many people, "public sector" is not synonymous with
"innovative"; a descriptor often reserved for private
businesses which are expected to be pioneers in the adoption of
state-of-the-art tech. Nevertheless, at DAC Beachcroft, we have
seen a considerable upturn in the interest of our public sector
clients in neoteric technologies that can be used effectively in
the public interest across a multitude of sectors.
As we move into an increasingly digital world, the need for
public sector entities to embrace the use of novel and innovative
technologies in order to help maximise productivity, reduce costs,
and engage with the public in new and more effective ways, is
inevitable. However, as is to be expected, the successful
procurement of technology has its own collection of potential
complications. We have outlined some of the more common issues and
questions we see below, with some key tips for contracting
authorities ("Authorities") and suppliers to apply
