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<p>The position of Crown Representative to BT became vacant on 30 September 2016 and
was filled on 9 January 2018.</p><p>The Crown Representatives comprise a vital component
of the Strategic Supplier programme. They are not politically appointed but are contractors
assigned to companies where they have detailed knowledge of the sector, but where
there is no conflict with other concurrent roles.</p><p>The time taken to identify
and recruit high-calibre individuals who have the necessary skills and in depth knowledge
required, and who have no conflict of interests with other roles, can be lengthy,
but it is essential that we secure the best candidates.</p><p>While Crown Representative
positions are vacant, the responsibilities of the role were covered by the Government’s
Chief Commercial Officer and the Cabinet Office Director of Markets and Suppliers.</p>
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