http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/ The European Services Strategy Unit is committed to social justice through the provision of good quality public services by democratically accountable public bodies implementing best practice management, employment, equal opportunity and sustainable development policies. It is an independent, non-profit organisation, which continues the work of the Centre for Public Services, founded in 1973. en Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit 2003-10-30T12:34:30Z European Services Strategy Unit, Duagh, Camp, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Adam Moran global economy, nation state, globalisation, corporate welfare, Centre for Public Services, Privatisation, Privatization, Public services, Public sector, Best Value, Outsourcing, Competitive tendering, Employee involvement, User involvement, Social audits, Economic audits, Equality audits, Pruvate Finance Initiative, Public Private Partnerships, Public management, Globalisation of public services, Marketisation, Strategic partnerships, Campaigns, Equal opportunities, Regeneration 2001-04-13T12:00Z 1 daily http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/publications/public-bodies/transformation-and-public-service-reform/transfer-of-housing-service-to-barnet-homes/ A detailed analysis of the proposed transfer of the London Borough of Barnet’s Housing Service to Barnet Homes, the ALMO established in 2004. The Council truncated the options appraisal and business case into one process, limiting the options and pre-selecting the preferred option, and has led to a further deterioration in the quality of options appraisals and business cases in Barnet. Dexter Whitfield 2012-01-13T15:00:24Z en Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit commercialisation, options appraisal, business case, http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/news/2012/transfer-of-housing-service-to-barnet-homes/ A detailed analysis of the proposed transfer of the London Borough of Barnet’s Housing Service to Barnet Homes, the ALMO established in 2004. The Council truncated the options appraisal and business case into one process, limiting the options and pre-selecting the preferred option, and has led to a further deterioration in the quality of options appraisals and business cases in Barnet. Dexter Whitfield 2012-01-13T14:54:09Z en Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit options appraisal, business case, operational risks, evaluation matrix, http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/publications/public-bodies/transformation-and-public-service-reform/local-authority-trading-company-latc-for-adult/ The London Borough of Barnet plans to establish a LATC that requires Adult Services to generate up to 90% of the £0.7m annual profit. Yet the financial viability of Barnet Group Ltd (Yours Choice Barnet and Barnet Homes) is highly questionable. This report details the flawed appraisal process, the reasons for financial instability, governance and the potential impact on service users and staff. Dexter Whitfield 2012-01-13T14:35:36Z en Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit commercialisation, options appraisal, marketisation, social services, business plan, ALMO, http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/news/2012/local-authority-trading-company-latc-for-adult/ The London Borough of Barnet plans to establish a LATC that requires Adult Services to generate up to 90% of the £0.7m annual profit. Yet the financial viability of Barnet Group Ltd (Yours Choice Barnet and Barnet Homes) is highly questionable. This report details the flawed appraisal process, the reasons for financial instability, governance and the potential impact on service users and staff. Dexter Whitfield 2012-01-13T14:25:54Z en Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit commercialisation, marketisation, social services, ALMO, privatisation, options appraisal, business plan, http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/news/2012/ 2012 news and events from the European Services Strategy Unit. Chris Croome 2012-01-05T16:19:12Z en Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit 2012, news, events http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/about/ The European Services Strategy Unit is committed to social justice through the provision of good quality public services by democratically accountable public bodies implementing best practice management, employment, equal opportunity and sustainable development policies. It is an independent, non-profit organisation, which continues the work of the Centre for Public Services, founded in 1973. Chris Croome 2011-12-16T13:00:57Z en Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit European Services Strategy Unit http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/news/2011/ News and Events from the European Services Strategy Unit from 2011. Adam Moran 2011-12-15T12:02:08Z en Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit News, Events, 2011 http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/news/2011/new-edition-of-ppp-database-on-strategic-partn/ The Database now covers 48 strategic partnerships and has been expanded with more analysis of operational contracts, a new Strategic Partnership Performance Ratio, and new tables on community trusts in strategic partnerships and contractor performance. Dexter Whitfield 2011-11-27T11:25:04Z en Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit Copyright © 1998-2012 European Services Strategy Unit outsourcing, PFI, PPP, Private finance initiative, privatisation, strategic partnerships,