Managing Local Services: From CCT to Best Value

by George A. Boyne (Editor)

Overview

The Labour Government has introduced legislation to place a new duty of Best Value on local authorities, and abolish compulsory competitive tendering. This work identifies the differences between the two systems and evaluates the development of the new regime, using case studies.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780714680750
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	09/29/1999
Pages:	148
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Edited by Boyne, George A.

Table of Contents

Introduction - processes, performance and best value in local government, George A. Boyne; perspectives on contractual relationships and the move to best value in local authorities, Bruce Walker, Howard David; from CCT to best value - some evidence and observations, John Wilson; picking winners or piloting best value? an analysis of English best value bids, Steve Martin; best value in Welsh local government - progress and prospects, George A. Boyne et al; developing best value in Scotland - concepts and contradictions, Arthur Midwinter, Neil McGarvey; preparing for best value, Dean Bartlett et al; a whole authority approach to testing and developing best value, D. Brian James, Joseph J. Field.

Editorial Reviews

The British Labour government has introduced legislation to change the way local governments procure their needs, from Compulsory Competitive Tendering to Best Value. Scholars of government and politics identify the differences between the two systems; analyze the implications of the shift; evaluate the new regime in England, Scotland, and Wales; and present case studies of implementing Best Value in specific authorities. The eight studies first appeared in vol. 25, no. 2 (1999) US distribution is by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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