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Insourcing

Local authorities are increasingly interested in insourcing frontline services for several reasons, these include a desire for greater control over service delivery, a concern about fragile markets and the need to find out whether services delivered in-house can be more cost-effective than services commissioned externally.

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The Government Commercial College (GCC) provides key commercial and contract management learning for civil servants and the wider public sector.

GCC learning courses cover a range of topics and are designed to support those in both commercial and non-commercial roles to develop their skills and achieve a baseline of professional excellence. 

To find out more about the GCC vision and mission, please visit The Government Commercial Function page