Total spend on contractors / consultants to assist with change processes, role disestablishments and restructures

Details of the request

• The sum spent (if any) on contractors and/or consultants to assist with change processes, role disestablishments, restructures etc since 27 November 2023. This should include - but not be limited to - changes stemming from the Government’s directive to reduce expenditure in the public service. If possible, please provide a breakdown of this figure month-by-month
• Copies of all communications between staff within your agency, with staff in outside agencies, and/or with contractors / consultancies, that relate to any decision to employ the services of contractors and/or consultants to assist with those changes.