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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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