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Highlights
Building a Digital Nation: Estonia and the UK- Roundtable with Estonian Digital Minister Liisa Pakosta
In this exclusive roundtable, techUK is delighted to host Estonia’s Minister of Justice and Digital Affairs, Minister Liisa Pakosta, for an open discussion with UK tech leaders on the future of digital public services.
Call for blogs: Digital Transformation in the Public Sector Week 2025 #techUKdigitalPS
From Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July techUK’s Central Government programme will be running our annual Digital Transformation in the Public Sector Week. #techUKDigitalPS
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 15 Supplier Update|17 June 2025
On Tuesday 17 June from 10:00 - 12:00, techUK is pleased to be hosting the Crown Commercial Service for an online supplier update session focussing on G-Cloud 15.
Crown Commercial Service (CCS) G-Cloud 15 Supplier Update | 19 June 2025
On Thursday 19 June from 10:30 - 12:30, techUK is pleased to be hosting the Crown Commercial Service for an online supplier update session focussing on G-Cloud 15.
Central Government Groups and Councils

Central Government Council
The primary role of techUK’s Central Government Council is to represent technology suppliers who supply to Government, lead the debate on new technologies, optimise the use of existing capabilities and engage with departments and the centre. The council works to set the strategic direction of techUK's Central Government Programme, reflecting techUK member priorities and providing a means for the public sector to engage with industry.

techUK Public Services Board
As our senior forum for public sector tech suppliers, the PSB creates the environment for the UK tech industry to collaborate across the whole of Government to enable the delivery of world class, affordable public services. The PSB aims to: Improve the engagement between Government and the tech industry; Provide leadership on policy issues related to public services transformation; Champion better use of technology to drive efficiencies in Government and transform our public services.
Our value
The value of the Central Government Programme
Learn about the value members get from our work.
Calling all potential speakers
Calling all potential speakers
The Central Government team at techUK are compiling a pool of people interested in speaking on panels at techUK events. If that sounds like you, please complete the form to register your interest!
Upcoming events
Civiteq Breakfast Briefing: Overcoming the challenges of shared services
Searcy's at The Gherkin, Central London Partner eventCentral Government Programme Activity
Policy
Respond, Adapt, Recover – Stories of how tech is delivering on the frontline
Partnering for Success: Fostering the Government Industry Relationship
Introducing techUK's Education Programme
Education Hub
Introducing the Central Government's latest area of activity, bolstering the UK's edtech industry and enhance the core technology foundations of education institutions across the UK.
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Central Government updates
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The value of the Central Government Programme
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Meet the team

Heather Cover-Kus
Head of Central Government Programme, techUK

Heather Cover-Kus
Head of Central Government Programme, techUK
Heather is Head of Central Government Programme at techUK, working to represent the supplier community of tech products and services to Central Government.
Prior to joining techUK in April 2022, Heather worked in the Economic Policy and Small States Section at the Commonwealth Secretariat. She led the organisation’s FinTech programme and worked to create an enabling environment for developing countries to take advantage of the socio-economic benefits of FinTech.
Before moving to the UK, Heather worked at the Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas and the Central Bank of The Bahamas.
Heather holds a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP, a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from LSE, and a BA in Economics and Sociology from Macalester College.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-cover-kus-ba636538

Ellie Huckle
Programme Manager, Central Government, techUK

Ellie Huckle
Programme Manager, Central Government, techUK
Ellie joined techUK in March 2018 as a Programme Assistant to the Public Sector team and now works as a Programme Manager for the Central Government Programme.
The programme represents the supplier community of technology products and services in Central Government – in summary working to make Government a more informed buyer, increasing supplier visibility in order to improve their chances of supplying to Government Departments, and fostering better engagement between the public sector and industry. To find out more about what we do, how we do this and how you can get involved – make sure to get in touch!
Prior to joining techUK, Ellie completed Sixth Form in June 2015 and went on to work in Waitrose, moved on swiftly to walking dogs and finally, got an office job working for a small local business in North London, where she lives with her family and their two Bengal cats Kai and Nova.
When she isn’t working Ellie likes to spend time with her family and friends, her cats, and enjoys volunteering for diabetes charities. She has a keen interest in writing, escaping with a good book and expanding her knowledge watching far too many quiz shows!
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2015
- Twitter:
- @techUK,@techUK
- Website:
- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://bit.ly/3mtQ7Jx,https://bit.ly/3mtQ7Jx

Charles Bauman
Junior Programme Manager - Central Government, techUK

Charles Bauman
Junior Programme Manager - Central Government, techUK
Charles Bauman is a Junior Programme Manager in the Central Government Programme at techUK.
He supports the programme’s mission to represent the technology supplier community to the UK government and advocate for digital innovation to address public sector challenges. Charles helps facilitate market engagement, foster partnerships, and ensure that tech suppliers and the government work collaboratively to improve outcomes, deliver value for money, and enhance public services for citizens.
Before joining techUK, Charles gained significant experience in research, analysis, and strategic advisory roles. At H/Advisors Cicero, he specialised in public affairs and corporate communications, while at Verdantix, he supported sustainability research and advisory projects, focusing on regulatory and environmental challenges.
Charles holds an MSc in Theory and History of International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and an MA in Medieval History from King’s College London.
Charles enjoys volunteering with a think tank, reading, hiking, and spending time with his dog and family outside of work.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-bauman-75712016b/

Yaroslava Bespyanska
Junior Programme Manager, techUK

Yaroslava Bespyanska
Junior Programme Manager, techUK
Yaroslava, a Junior Programme Manager at techUK's Central Government Programme, blends a decade of international and local Marketing and Business Development expertise with insights from Public Policy gained within a London economic consultancy.
This combination, coupled with her fluency in five languages and linguistic university background, enables her to drive impactful collaborations between the technology supplier community and the UK government, bringing a nuanced global perspective to engagement.
Outside of work, she is an exhibiting artist and leads Art for Wellbeing initiatives, reflecting her commitment to making a tangible difference, particularly through humanitarian aid for Ukraine, where she is from.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07305 318 693

Tracy Modha
Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Tracy Modha
Programme Marketing Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK
Tracy supports the marketing of several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Central Government, Cyber Resilience, Defence, Education, Health and Social Care, Justice and Emergency Services, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!
Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 02073312000
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83
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