A competitive edge for council services
Johnston, B
A competitive edge for council services - 2002 - Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) 26 July 2002, 14-15(2) .
Reports on one of the challenges to local councils from the Best Value regime, introducing competition into service provision. Argues that planning departments need to find ways to involve the private sector in competitive procurement. Discusses the lack of private involvement among local authorities, looking at the experiences of some councils in this area. "Competitive procurement: learning from audit, inspection and research" is available from Audit Commission Publications on 0800 802030. "Planning Officers Society guide to Best Value and planning" can be viewed at www.planningofficers.org.uk/planningguide/.
PLANNING DEPARTMENTS
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
PRIVATE SECTOR
SERVICE DELIVERY
COMPETITION
A competitive edge for council services - 2002 - Planning (for the Natural and Built Environment) 26 July 2002, 14-15(2) .
Reports on one of the challenges to local councils from the Best Value regime, introducing competition into service provision. Argues that planning departments need to find ways to involve the private sector in competitive procurement. Discusses the lack of private involvement among local authorities, looking at the experiences of some councils in this area. "Competitive procurement: learning from audit, inspection and research" is available from Audit Commission Publications on 0800 802030. "Planning Officers Society guide to Best Value and planning" can be viewed at www.planningofficers.org.uk/planningguide/.
PLANNING DEPARTMENTS
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
PRIVATE SECTOR
SERVICE DELIVERY
COMPETITION