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Procurement Policy Note sets out actions for contracting authorities on outsourcing public services

Published on: 20 May 2021
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LNB News 20/05/2021

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Issue Date: 20 May 2021

Published Date: 20 May 2021

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Cabinet Office has issued Procurement Policy Note 03/21: The Sourcing and Consultancy Playbooks (PPN 03/21), incorporating updated and new rules and principles for government departments outsourcing the delivery of public services. PPN 03/21 highlights key considerations in relation to the Sourcing and Consultancy Playbooks, as well as associated guidance notes. The third annual refresh of the Outsourcing Playbook V2.0, Sourcing Playbook, captures best practice in government outsourcing projects, while the accompanying Consultancy Playbook provides specific guidance on sourcing consultancy services. PN 03/21 applies for in-scope authorities with immediate effect.

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