Further Government Outsourcing Could Save £84BN

Further Government Outsourcing

Further Government Outsourcing Could Save £84BN

New report highlighting the value of partnerships suggests the UK Government could save up to £84bn by expanding its use of private providers in public services.

Commissioned by Serco and produced by Capital Economics, the research points to potential savings of 5-15% on key contracts, without compromising service quality.

It highlights real-world examples: from prison services to healthcare, private sector delivery has consistently shown cost benefits and capacity gains.

With public finances under pressure, the report makes a clear case: there’s untapped value in closer collaboration between government and business.

Read more: https://www.facilitatemagazine.com/2025/11/19/private-sector-involvement-could-save-government-ps84bn