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FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S BRIEF TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SERVICES |
25/02/04 |
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Support
for local councils in implementing good procurement practice has been given
a boost by the announcement of nine centres of excellence.
The new centres will drive innovative change in procurement by providing
expertise to other councils and by building on existing good practice.
The launch marks a fundamental step towards assisting councils across the
UK in implementing the National Procurement Strategy for Local Government.
Announcing the nine centres, Local Government Minister Phil Hope said: "Following
the launch of the National Procurement Strategy for Local Government in
October 2003, today marks another important stage in our joint working with
the LGA to improve public services and achieve better value for money.
"We need to be certain that the £40bn per year that councils spend buying
goods and services is managed with efficiency, innovation, resourcefulness
and prudence."
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