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Do public service markets work?

One pound in three spent on public services by the Government goes to independent providers—is this outsourcing giving value for money?

Since G4S ran into difficulties while providing security services for the London Olympics last year, the provision of public services by private providers has been subject to scrutiny. The Institute for Government’s report Making public services work, examines both the successes and failings of public-private partnership and features recommendations on how Government can improve service provision.

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Prospect Magazine

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