A group of NOA members met this week to discuss evidence that we present to the All-Party Group on Outsourcing and Shared Services. In attendance were key players in outsourcing, on both sides of the public-private sector fence. Discussion centred what can be done to enable the government to become a savvier consumer when dealing with private sector outsourcing companies.

An All-Party group consists of 20 MPs, usually 10 in Government, 6 in opposition and 4 other members of the house. An APG presents an opportunity for open conversations with MPs, leading up to a report to be presented to the relevant ministers. It is an incremental approach – an academic, research-based approach to lobbying. The NOA is at the forefront, and very proud to be involved in helping the government save money and provide better services.

There is still time to send in evidence – if you have the inside track on an outsourcing project that you think the group needs to hear about contact: stephanie.hamilton@noa.co.uk