Competitive tendering — the transition to contracting in Scottish local authorities∗

1 September 1991

journal article
research article
Published by Taylor & Francis in Local Government Studies

Vol. 17 (5) , 33-51
https://doi.org/10.1080/03003939108433596

Abstract

This article reviews the initial experience of Scottish local authorities in accommodating the significant and far‐reaching changes to service provision arising from the Local Government Act 1988. It considers some issues relevant to the changing environment and culture of local government, now operating in a regime of enforced tendering, and considers some relevant policy and practice implications for local authorities. It is not intended to be a definitive study but rather an attempt to analyse some key themes and issues related to management of the tendering process and of tendered services themselves. It is based on our discussions with various officers and members; we are grateful for their willing assistance.

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Client and contractor roles in a changing local government environment
Local Economy: The Journal of the Local Economy Policy Unit, 1989