Best Value programme

Best Value programme

An NHS-based initiative that requires all internal and external local authority service providers to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of their services, i.e. the commissioned or purchased service must be both cost-effective and of high quality.
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CONTROLLING a pounds 100m budget, Shirley has held senior posts at the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy in London, where she helped develop the local authority Best Value programme, and at Newcastle City Council.
FAMILY TREE: NEXUS; view from the bridges In the latest in our series looking at the management structures of companies in the region we focus on Nexus, the Government passenger transport executive which provides, promotes and plans public transport across Tyne and Wear
The effectiveness of its best value programme remained a source of pride.
Housing association given good report
In terms of the Best Value programme there are two further years which have already been scheduled.
Best value process on course to fulfilling aims; REVIEW: Five-year programme aims to implement positive changes in policing
The library service was the first provided by the city council to undertake a detailed review of its work as part of the government's best value programme.
City's libraries come under fire
The review of services was made to try and meet requirements of the government's Best Value programme.
Council plans to make pounds 60,000 savings
For full details of our Best Value Programme please contact our clerk's office.
Better services through Best Value programme; CONTINUOUS REVIEW 'A good start has been made'
The association is one of only two organisations nationwide to be included in all three lists which name registered social landlords which have excelled in the government's Best Value programme. Touchstone was commended for its commitment to Best Value, its performance in rent collection and time taken to re-let vacant properties.
Triple housing accolade
Under the Best Value programme, staff have to examine council services, comparing them with services provided by other councils, consulting with the public and finally, if necessary, inviting private firms to compete for the work.
Services 'at risk' of red tape
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