Excellence in Program Project Management: Public Sector ...

Excellence in Program Project Management: Public Sector: Via OGC: Government to Recognise Excellence in Public Sector Projects

... "the Office of Government Commerce launches its 2005 Awards for excellence in programme and project management across the public sector. The Awards, known as the Delivery Awards scheme, is a joint initiative between the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and the Cabinet Office. It is designed to promote, recognise and reward effective use of programme and project management skills in achieving the successful delivery of public sector programmes and projects.

All nominations need to be with the Service Desk by 23rd September 2005. " ...

The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) is an office of HM Treasury, with its own Chief Executive. OGC works across government as a catalyst to achieve best value for money in commercial activities and supports government departments in successfully delivering major acquisition programmes and projects. Its remit now also covers implementation of the Government's Efficiency Programme, and implementation of the Lyons Review on relocation. OGC has a target to secure £3bn. of value for money gains in central civil government by 2006 and oversees the delivery of £21.5bn. by 2008 under the Government’s Efficiency programme.