Leasing in the 'Big Society'

Cameron: Service Reforms

Writing in The Telegraph today, David Cameron outlined his vision for the future of public services. At first glance, phrases promising “the decisive end of the old-fashioned, top-down, take-what-you're-given model of public services” seem difficult to decipher, but what is clear is that outsourcing in the public sector, including fleet services, is set to increase.

The Prime Minister goes further in suggesting that services should be offered at the ‘lowest level’ to ensure best value for money. This change towards more specialised and flexible procurement is potentially a big opportunity for both the automotive leasing industry and public sector organisations.

Initiatives such as salary sacrifice are innovative ways of reducing overheads and offering a greater employee benefits package without reducing staff numbers. Similarly, outsourcing provides numerous advantages to public sector bodies seeking to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

The greatest challenge for fleet services providers is to present the case for the most competitive and innovative solutions to public sector challenges.