The private sector should inform and lead the public sector rather than the UK government attempting to become the leader of big data.

Former deputy government CIO Bill McCluggage said during a government discussion that the public sector should be looking to the private sector in creating best practice and harnessing bid data, rather than attempting to become the market leader in bid data.

Former deputy government CIO Bill McCluggage said during a government discussion today on bid data that: "I don't see central government being that agile yet. If you follow the current model you won't get there." He added: “You need a new model, a new way of rapid following. The best examples need to come to the forefront before government can follow".