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Procurement - Transforming public services is new growth industry

A review of the emerging public service industry has just been commissioned by Business Secretary John Hutton to examine the increasing contribution being made to the UKs economy by firms and other organisations contracted to deliver services across the public sector. The aim of the review, is to build a clearer, fuller understanding of the emerging sector.

In 2005/06 the Government directly procured £115bn of goods and services and has recognised that the total value of this industry (including supply chains), key trends within it, contribution to UK economy (including innovation and productivity) has not, to date, been comprehensively analysed.
Whilst there are a number of terms of reference, relevantly this study will examine the value and competitiveness of the public service industry by sector (e.g. health, education, welfare, defence, transport, home affairs) and capability (e.g. IT, consultancy, legal, scientific, accountancy, construction), including indirect supply chains.

It is expected that the study will engage with existing work across Whitehall departments and agencies relevant to the questions set out above (e.g. OGC on commissioning and procurement.)
The study will be primarily concerned with providing a factual analysis of the issues in order to inform further work in this area.

The study should be published during summer 2008.
Public sector procurement is covered in the press on a daily basis. You may be in the process of dealing with OJEU applications or tendering for work in the public sector which may include gaining prequalification. This is an area in which the George Davies’ Public Sector team has strong expertise. Contact us for further procurement advice.

About George Davies Solicitors

George Davies Solicitors are based in Manchester City Centre and were highly rated, in the North West, in nine different categories of the 2007 Legal 500 review. They specialise in all aspects of law for both companies and private individuals and boast a substantial Property Department within which sits a niche Construction team with experience in a full spectrum of construction law services. The firm was commended in the Legal 500 for their strong movements forward in a variety of property and construction deals. Their wide range of expertise ranges from procurement and project development strategies and negotiating a suite of contracting methods to client driven resolution including adjudication, mediation, arbitration, expert determination and litigation. The Head of Construction, Catherine Kay can be contacted on 0161 234 8861 or emailed at catherinekay@georgedavies.co.uk

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