Baugh, Simon - Chief Executive, Government Communication Service, Cabinet Office - ACOBA advice

Mr Baugh left his role at the Cabinet Office in October 2025.

The advice linked below was considered and provided by ACOBA before it closed on 12 October 2025. The post was taken up by the applicant on or after 13 October and therefore published after ACOBA’s closure.

The Civil Service Commission did not have a role in providing advice on this application.

Establishing an Independent Consultancy

Mr Baugh sought ACOBA's advice about establishing an independent consultancy. The letter containing ACOBA's consideration and the conditions imposed on the independent consultancy was sent in October 2025; and the appointment was taken up in November 2025. An accessible version of the letter is available here.