OUTSOURCING

Outsourcing spend up by 10%

The amount English local authorities shelled out on outside suppliers went up 10% last year compared to 2023, according to research.

By Emily Twinch | 08 July 2025
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The amount English local authorities shelled out on outside suppliers went up 10% last year compared to 2023, according to research.

Software firm Oxygen Finance found councils spent £92bn on contracting outside services in 2024 – 22% higher than in 2022.    

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