Archives for September 11th, 2009

INCREASE IN VOLUNTEERS ‘GOOD NEWS FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES’

Headlines, PublicNet: 11 September, 2009

New figures show that interest in volunteering is continuing to increase. Research conducted for Volunteering England shows that 86 per cent of volunteer centres have reported an increase in inquiries in the past six months.

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MEETING WILL HIGHLIGHT EFFECT OF RECESSION ON RURAL MIDLANDS

Headlines, PublicNet: 11 September, 2009

The impact of the recession on market towns and rural communities in the Midlands will be highlighted at a meeting of rural and business leaders today. The meeting in Warwickshire will bring together more than 60 people from the East and West Midlands and their views will feed into a national summit planned for later this year.

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E-AUCTIONS FOR CARE: A CAUTIONARY TALE

Features, PublicNet: 11 September, 2009

By Paul Ridout

E-auctions are an innovative procurement technique that use secure Internet-based technology. They heighten competition as suppliers compete in real time by bidding lower as the auction unfolds. They work very well with sophisticated bidders who understand the process. But using an e-auction for procuring care services is fraught with danger. The author explains the pitfalls for the unwary.

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