Jonathan Stanley, chief executive of the Independent Children’s Homes Association, told CYP Now that the Social Value Act will radically change the way children’s services are delivered.
The act calls on public bodies in England and Wales to commission services from organisations that create “social value” in communities when delivering public service contracts.
This could lead to an increase in public sector services being commissioned out to social enterprises or staff mutuals. There is also potential for private firms or voluntary organisations to win contracts if they prove that they can deliver “social value”.
The law comes into effect today, but Stanley said there is still a lack of clarity over the implications and how local authorities should respond to the legislation. He argued that urgent talks between central and local government are necessary, in order to clarify a way forward.
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