On Friday 24 November (13.00-14:00) techUK is delighted to be hosting the Government Property Agency (GPA) and Crown Commercial Service (CCS) for an online supplier engagement session following publication of CCS PIN (2023/S 000-033968) which will help to shape the GPA and CCS’ plans for GovPrint within the new RM6361 framework agreement.
GPA has been deploying GovPrint across central government including GPA hubs and client locations for the last four years. GovPrint provides a cloud based shared print service supporting secure submission of print jobs and release at any GovPrint device using building passes. This allows multiple government departments to access a common shared service enabling end users to roam and access print services across multiple locations.
GovPrint is part of a suite of products being delivered to support an interoperable shared Property Technology (PropTech) stack and others include GovWifi and GovPass. The aim of these services is to create interoperable buildings that enable civil servants to work seamlessly across locations.
As the GovPrint service scales, GPA needs multiple suppliers that can deliver GovPrint services at the same time. To achieve this GPA will require interoperability between each of these services. GPA is also working with CCS to explore how the GovPrint lot within RM6361 framework can support GPA’s strategic objectives.
About the webinar:
GPA are seeking to engage with potential suppliers to share GPA’s requirements for GovPrint interoperability, and due to the focus on a software solution, we are keen to engage with print software vendors as well as Value Added Resellers (VAR), and print hardware manufacturers. In the webinar GPA will provide an overview of the strategic direction for GovPrint, potential delivery models, the importance and value of interoperability, and the high level requirements for interoperability. GPA will also collect questions during and after the webinar, and answer where possible during the session.
Further information:
Following the webinar, GPA will share the presentation, additional background information, and a set of key questions for suppliers to respond to. To respond to the question set, in conjunction with CCS, GPA will be hosting individual 1-2-1 supplier meetings where suppliers will have the opportunity to discuss GPA’s requirements and provide their response to the documentation shared after the webinar. Details on how to register your interest for these sessions and provide responses to the key questions will be shared during the webinar and within the documentation. These sessions will take place between 6 and 19 December and will be available on a first come first service basis.
The outcome of this engagement will be used to shape GPA’s approach to interoperability and the strategic direction for delivering GovPrint across government and the wider public sector, including how RM6361 can support the procurement and delivery of GovPrint.
Heather Cover-Kus
Heather Cover-Kus
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.
Ellie Huckle
Ellie Huckle
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!
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- ellie.huckle@techuk.org
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Charles Bauman
Charles Bauman
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.
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- charles.bauman@techuk.org
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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-bauman-75712016b/
Yaroslava Bespyanska
Yaroslava Bespyanska
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.
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- yaroslava.bespyanska@techuk.org
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- 07305 318 693
Tracy Modha
Tracy Modha
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!
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- tracy.modha@techuk.org
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- 02073312000
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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83
