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The third sector delivering employment services: an evidence review

Damm, Chris (2012) The third sector delivering employment services: an evidence review. Working Paper. University of Birmingham, Birmingham.

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Abstract

The policy context surrounding the work of third sector organisations in employment services has undergone major changes since 1997. This review outlines the major developments in the field and collates the evidence pertaining to the third sector's experiences. It finds that the current situation can be seen as a major acceleration of the previous government’s policy model. This model is based upon a small number of large government contracts, greater flexibility for providers and payment contingent on results. The review explores the main areas of controversy arising from these developments. These include fears that the third sector is being squeezed out of employment services provision, reports of unfair relationships between third sector subcontractors and prime providers, and concern that the hardest to help individuals are not sufficiently provided for by current policy. The review concludes by highlighting areas of missing knowledge about third sector employment services that future research needs to address.

Type of Work:Monograph (Working Paper)
School/Faculty:Colleges (2008 onwards) > College of Social Sciences
Department:Third Sector Research Centre
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Date:01 January 2012
Series/Collection Name:TSRC Working Paper Series
Keywords:Public services, contracting, commissioning, prime contractors, employment services, the Work Programme, hardest to help, payment by results
Subjects:H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
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Funders:Economic and Social Research Council, Office for Civil Society, Barrow Cadbury Trust
Copyright Holders:Third Sector Research Centre
ID Code:1772

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