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UnITy programme tells ICT suppliers: 'we're open for business'

Posted by: Chris Howes, Chief Digital and Information Officer, Posted on: 14 July 2016 - Categories: Digital transformation

Through the UnITy programme, Defra is in search of new contracts and innovative ICT solutions to replace its current ICT services.

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New digital service for vets

Posted by: Daniel de Cruz, Posted on: 5 July 2016 - Categories: Defra services

Vets can now request disease tests for animals, track the status of test requests and receive test results online from any device.

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