From homelessness to elderly care, over 75% of local authority expenditure in England is on people-focused services. But the way these services are commissioned is based on law designed for products, stifling new solutions and deterring investors. Jonathan Bland (pictured), whose E3M network champions social enterprises and charities delivering new solutions in public services, argues for changes in procurement rules and gives some examples of what can be achieved when social enterprises and "bold commissioners" work together in more innovative ways.You need to be a Pioneers Post member to access this story.
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