Overview
This PPN applies only to, central government departments, their executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies. Such bodies are referred to as ‘in-scope organisations’. Other public sector contracting authorities may wish to adopt the approach set out in this PPN and are encouraged to do so.
Sourcing decisions can critically impact the quality of public services and the successful delivery of government objectives. Insourcing can be a crucial mechanism for enhancing value, control and resilience.
This PPN provides the framework for conducting a Public Interest Test and developing an Insourcing Strategy, enabling decision-makers to look beyond short-term pricing, to holistically assess long-term value for money, service quality, and broader economic and social goals when making sourcing decisions.
The test aligns with various commercial and business case stages and is intended to support in-scope organisations in identifying early opportunities for insourcing, providing sufficient time to plan for the development of any necessary internal capability. The test is not a substitute for the Delivery Model Assessment (DMA) or any other equivalent investment appraisal requiring an in-depth analysis of sourcing options.