Plans for public services reform revealed

A range of providers including the voluntary sector will be allowed to deliver public services under planned reforms outlined in a new government white paper. 

The new government paper entitled 'Open Public Services' is open for consultation until the end of September.  In November the government plans to publish details of how each department will open up its public services to competition.

The paper is available to download and read on the Cabinet Office website here

NCVO have published a statement on the white paper.