Headlines, PublicNet: 19 March, 2008
Third sector involvement in public services is seen by government as an essential part of achieving the transformation of service delivery. But third sector oganisations believe that those responsible for commissioning services in central and local government expect additional social, economic or environmental benefits to be provided as free extras. The Performance Hub, which is funded by Capacity builders and the Home Office, wants to level the playing field for contracts by sharpening up thinking about what third sector organisations provide so that all benefits can be costed in when bids are evaluated.
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