Tell us how to make better use of data
The Civil Service Data Challenge is a collaboration between Cabinet Office, GDS, Global Government Forum, NTT DATA and the Office for National Statistics.
“Since arriving at the Cabinet Office last year, I’ve found civil servants full of ideas on how to realise the Government’s objectives. Now we want to apply that inventiveness and expertise to one of the most fundamental challenges facing the civil service: that of realising the potential of our huge data assets.”
Julia Lopez MP
Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office.
“Civil servants across the workforce will have ideas for how we could improve our use of data, strengthening staff tools and benefiting citizens. We want to tap into the expertise and creativity of staff in every role, grade, profession and organisation.”
Alex Chisholm
Chief Operating Officer, Civil Service, and Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office
“The Civil Service Data Challenge is a fantastic way for central government to rethink the way it uses data, by giving civil servants a chance to present these ideas directly to senior leadership. By prioritising data and putting it at the heart of everything it does, the government is putting itself in a strong position to excel in the years to come.”
Vicki Chauhan
Head of Public Sector, NTT DATA UK
Our sponsors and judges
The Civil Service Data Challenge is sponsored by four very senior figures, giving the project reach and influence across government; and the six judges include top data specialists from Number 10, the Cabinet Office, GDS and ONS, plus NTT DATA. Participating civil servants will present your ideas to our sponsors and judges, with the best receiving heavyweight support as we explore implementation.
The benefits for staff
Joining an interdisciplinary, cross-departmental team, participants are developing their skills in project management, business planning, digital technologies and partnership working, before showcasing their work to panels of top leaders. We want to find implementable ideas to aid the work of public servants and improve public services – but this scheme is also designed to boost the skills and career development of participating civil servants.
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Head of the Policy Profession & Permanent Secretary, Defra
Head of the Operational Delivery Profession & Permanent Secretary, Department for Work and Pensions
Chief Operating Officer, Civil Service and Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Office
Chief Digital and Information Officer, HMRC
Chief Executive NHS Digital
Head of Public Sector, NTT DATA UK
Chief Analyst, 10 Downing Street
Deputy National Statistician and Director General for Data Capability, ONS
Deputy Director, Policy & Innovation, GDS
Executive Director, Central Digital and Data Office, Cabinet Office
Non Executive Board Member, Cabinet Office