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Monthly update: November 2014

Welcome to our latest round-up of news and events. 

If you need further information about anything in this update please do not hesitate to contact our helpdesk on 0345 410 2222 or email  info@ccs.gsi.gov.uk.

You can also follow us on Twitter @gov_procurement and connect with us on LinkedIn.

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Our website will soon be moving to GOV.UK, the single website for government information.

Our web address will change but our email address, telephone numbers and social media profiles will remain the same. We’ll update you with further details nearer the time and you’ll be automatically
redirected to the new content when we move to GOV.UK. 

Procurement Policy Notes 

You can find information on all recent Procurement Policy Notes here.

Commercial capability 

The Commissioning Academy provides a great leadership development opportunity for commissioners and others involved in transforming public services. Applications for the next intake, which will be in March 2015, need to be with us by the end of January 2015.

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