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245			_aProcurement strategy
260			_c2004
490			_aMunicipal Journal _v2 September 2004 (1)
520			_aPlans to save millions of pounds through council efficiencies are under threat from an officer skills shortage and lack of commitment by members. While 92% of councils said they had a procurement strategy in place, almost two-thirds admitted they did not have the necessary skills to implement PFI/PPP projects, and 73% lacked the resources. The biggest barriers to joint working were named as local politics, lack of willingness to co-operate, fear of losing control, parochial attitudes, differing cultures and departmentalism. The survey was conducted by 4ps, the public-private partnerships programme. More information can be found on the website: http://www.4ps.co.uk/Home.aspx?PageID=0.
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650			_aLOCAL AUTHORITIES
650			_aSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
650			_aPROCUREMENT STRATEGIES
650			_aPUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
690			_aFINANCE-PFI
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999			_c117970 _d117970