Outsourced Services and 'Imbalanced' Supply Markets
In the UK public sector, procurement decisions for outsourced services are usually taken at a local level, for example by a hospital trust or a local government authority. Cumulatively, these fragmented decisions can lead to 'imbalanced' supply markets (too few or too many suppliers), to the detriment of both suppliers and purchasers. This paper considers what can be done to manage imbalanced supply markets resulting from the fragmented procurement of outsourced services across a sector, using the case of the English National Health Service. The types and levels of action available within the health sector are explored.
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2006
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Authors: | Walker, Helen ; Knight, Louise ; Harland, Christine |
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European Management Journal. - Elsevier, ISSN 0263-2373. - Vol. 24.2006, 1, p. 95-105
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Keywords: | Outsourcing Supply strategy Supply markets Imbalance |
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