Author Archives: Nick Davies

About Nick Davies

Nick was NCVO's public services manager until March 2017. He is also a trustee of the South London Relief in Sickness Fund.

Public services news round-up: February 2017

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Nick Davies

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 →

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Public services news round-up: January 2017

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Nick Davies

Volunteering and public services, small charity friendly commissioning, outcomes-based contracts, VAT after Brexit, Commissioning Academy & Constructive Voices Continue reading →

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Public services news round-up: December 2016

Posted on December 21, 2016 by Nick Davies

Resolution of the anti-lobbying clause, research and policy action to support smaller charities engage with public services, and local government funding Continue reading →

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New public services measures: what next?

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Nick Davies

We reflect on the government's recently announced measures to support small and medium-sized charities involved in public services. Continue reading →

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Public services news round-up: November 2016

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Nick Davies

The autumn statement, sustainability and transformation plans, public sector perceptions, criminal justice, person-centred care and training. Continue reading →

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Public services news round-up: October 2016

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Nick Davies

This month's roundup features payment by results, National Citizen Service, good funding practice and more. Continue reading →

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Public services news round-up: September 2016

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Nick Davies

This month's roundup features free consortia resources, an opportunity to shadow civil servants, entertaining procurement guidance (yes, really) and more Continue reading →

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Public services news round-up: August 2016

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Nick Davies

Devolution survey, Cultural Commissioning models, Sustainability and Transformation plans, NCVO's Trustee Conference and more Continue reading →

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Transforming Rehabilitation: One year on

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Nick Davies

Our second report monitoring the role of voluntary sector organisations in the Transforming Rehabilitation probation reforms. Continue reading →

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Government contracting with small and medium-sized enterprises

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Nick Davies

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 →

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