'Social value' to factor in public services

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laresWed 26/10/11 22:27		"Councils, government departments and bodies like the NHS could be required to consider "social value" - as well as cost - when awarding contracts. The plans are part of a private member's bill put forward by Conservative MP Chris White. He says it would apply to any public services or works, such as the construction of buildings and railways. The bill has cross-party support, but Labour have accused the government of cutting some of its key clauses. If it becomes law, it would also apply to police, fire and rescue authorities and even the House of Commons itself, and cover services like accounting, auditing and advertising, the provision of education, care and recreation facilities, and the commissioning of works like fire alarm systems. At present, a procurement manager within any public body has to achieve "best value" for taxpayers' money - the cheapest provider who can meet the quality requirement. However, Mr White's bill would require them to consider how a service or project could be procured in a way that might improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing of their area - and where appropriate, to write that social value objective into the contract process." http://1sq.me/rCek2T What an excellent idea. Finally recognising there's a difference between "value" and "expense". It seems this will become law and good on the ConDems for not opposing the bill.
maguaWed 26/10/11 22:29		execution is everything
laresWed 26/10/11 22:32		quoting > "execution is everything" Indeed. I can't help but think a properly written such "social" contract would always have to go to the on shore manufacturer (as in the case of Bombardier) than the one in a foreign country.
markonseaWed 26/10/11 22:42		quickfind:magua > "execution is everything" Starting with Clegg or Cameron?

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