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13 September 2012
Appreciation for design has reached the unlikely home of public procurement. But acknowledging its benefits does not necessarily lead to competitive liberation. Alexis Brooks explores why
Design and purchasing have not always gone hand in hand: together, design and public purchasing have often been anathema to civil servants when looking for best value for money. But local government has been altering its focus from best value, meaning cheapest price, to best overall value. Last year, the government and the Design Council came together to stress the...