1st Edition

Managing Local Services From CCT to Best Value

Edited By George A. Boyne Copyright 1999

    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.

    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.

    Biography

    Edited by Boyne, George A.