Abstract
This article offers a critical commentary on the development of commissioning and procurement in criminal justice. We argue that if public services are to effectively meet the wide range of complex needs among offenders, then commissioners need to embrace a 'market stewardship' approach. This should take a whole-system view of the development of a diverse market, attending both to the diversity of providers (supply) and to the diversity of voices articulating needs and influencing service design (demand).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 221-230 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Voluntary Sector Review |
Volume | 6 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2015 |
Keywords
- voluntary sector
- commissioning
- criminal justice
- market stewardship