Author Archives: Nick Davies
Public services news round-up: February 2017
This month looks at the Road Ahead, probation reforms, commissioning social action, public service performance, recruitment for a brilliant job at NCVO and more Continue reading
Public services news round-up: January 2017
Volunteering and public services, small charity friendly commissioning, outcomes-based contracts, VAT after Brexit, Commissioning Academy & Constructive Voices Continue reading
Public services news round-up: December 2016
Resolution of the anti-lobbying clause, research and policy action to support smaller charities engage with public services, and local government funding Continue reading
New public services measures: what next?
We reflect on the government's recently announced measures to support small and medium-sized charities involved in public services. Continue reading
Public services news round-up: November 2016
The autumn statement, sustainability and transformation plans, public sector perceptions, criminal justice, person-centred care and training. Continue reading
Public services news round-up: October 2016
This month's roundup features payment by results, National Citizen Service, good funding practice and more. Continue reading
Public services news round-up: September 2016
This month's roundup features free consortia resources, an opportunity to shadow civil servants, entertaining procurement guidance (yes, really) and more Continue reading
Public services news round-up: August 2016
Devolution survey, Cultural Commissioning models, Sustainability and Transformation plans, NCVO's Trustee Conference and more Continue reading
Transforming Rehabilitation: One year on
Our second report monitoring the role of voluntary sector organisations in the Transforming Rehabilitation probation reforms. Continue reading
Government contracting with small and medium-sized enterprises
We look at the new NAO report on government contracting with SMEs which highlights the difficulties faced by charities seeking to win government contracts Continue reading