Given the move to a single supplier database we were interested to hear the challenges government foresaw with the transfer of data to the new system. The GCF commented that there are 10,000 contracts and 20 fields per contract on the current databases, “so it is not an insurmountable problem”; and it is especially important to maintain that data to continue to track trends of key performance indicators.24 The GCF added that the proposed method of migrating information should help government ...

Given the move to a single supplier database we were interested to hear the challenges government foresaw with the transfer of data to the new system. The GCF commented that there are 10,000 contracts and 20 fields per contract on the current databases, “so it is not an insurmountable problem”; and it is especially important to maintain that data to continue to track trends of key performance indicators.24 The GCF added that the proposed method of migrating information should help government get it right the first time.25 Understanding the appetite and capabilities of suppliers through market monitoring Type: conclusion | Number: 12 | Response status: accepted Government response: 1.1 The government agrees with the Committee’s recommendation. Target implementation date: Spring 2025 1.2 Much of the requested data will now be required as standard as part of the Procurement Act. Contracting authorities will have clear legal requirements to upload information on procurements to t