MPs call for complete overhaul of government procurement in wake of Carillion collapse

By Jordan Marshall2018-07-25T06:00:00

The Public Accounts committee has slammed government’s approach to outsourcing

The Public Accounts Committee has published a scathing assessment of the government’s approach to outsourcing and procurement following the collapse of Carillion.

The watchdog MPs said their inquiry into government’s management of strategic suppliers had found that "outsourcing is at a significant crossroads".

The report said: "The collapse of Carillion has brought to a head concerns about government’s approach—both from a policy and a practical perspective."

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