Archives for November 26th, 2007

THIRD SECTOR FAILS IN FIRST MAJOR BID FOR PUBLIC SERVICE CONTRACTS

Headlines, PublicNet: 26 November, 2007

The Government’s aim to secure greater involvement of the third sector in the delivery of public services has been severely dented in the first test of a major procurement exercise. Only one third sector organisation was successful in securing a contract for the Department for Work and Pension’s pathways to work programme. An independent inquiry found no conspiracy to squeeze out third sector organisations, but practical realities such as the guidance under which those procuring services operate and the scale of risk bidders for contracts are expected to take.

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AN INSPECTOR CALLED – DISGUISED AS A MYSTERY SHOPPER

Headlines, PublicNet: 26 November, 2007

Early in 2007 the Commission for Social Care Inspection commissioned a mystery shopping exercise, focusing on local councils to see what information they would give someone about social care services at the first point of contact. The mystery shoppers, posing as people asking about care for an older relative, contacted all 150 councils responsible for social care.

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WELCOMING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE HEALTH

Abstracts, PublicNet: 26 November, 2007

This resource pack is intended for those who provide health and social care and it offers a gateway to important information needed to set up or expand a service in the health and social care arena. The pack is also helpful to commissioners of services who want to contract with social enterprises.

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