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Summary

During the 2007 Comprehensive Spending review (CSR07) period (2008-09 to 2010-11), English councils are collectively required to achieve £4.9bn cash-releasing efficiency gains. Delivering Value for Money in Local Government set an expectation that nearly 60 per cent of this total (£2.8bn) would arise through smarter procurement.

This independent Report highlights that substantial actions are underway by the Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnerships (RIEPs) and others to enhance procurement efficiency. But more can be done. It sets out practical recommendations that can be acted on by relevant organisations, such as the RIEPs.

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• Roots Review: Review of arrangements for efficiencies from smarter procurement in local government
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• Delivering Value for Money in Local Government: Meeting the challenge of CSR07

  • Published: 9 October 2007
  • Site: Local government