Public services: practical support

Public Service Delivery Network: training and information

Our Public Service Delivery Network is a free peer-to-peer network for those working to transform and deliver public services.

Since 2006 the Public Service Delivery Network (PSDN) has brought together 2,300 members to discuss and develop public service delivery by the voluntary sector.

Membership is open to commissioners, policy-makers, voluntary organisations, infrastructure and the private sector and is supported through regular training and seminars, a monthly news bulletin and free guides and case studies.

Find out more about the Public Service Delivery Network and how to join.

See our upcoming Public Services Delivery Network training and seminars.

NCVO resources on public service delivery

Our Public Service Delivery webpages provide a wealth of information, advice and resources on the commissioning and delivery of public services by voluntary organisations.

These pages help you understand how to build good relationships, and steer you through the legal and policy complexities.

They also provide a step by step guide to the complete commissioning and procurement process, from initial needs analysis to evaluation and decommissioning.

Visit our public service delivery advice and support pages.

Read our history of the voluntary sector in public service delivery.

iKnowHow wiki: commissioning and procurement

Share your experiences and insight on everything about commissioning and procurement on KnowHow NonProfit's new wiki. You can edit existing content, add new information, create your own case studies, how-tos and FAQs – or just read through all the guides.

Contribute to iKnowHow on the KnowHow NonProfit website.

Public service delivery consultancy

NCVO’s Consultancy team can help build the capacity of your organisation to bid for and deliver services.

Our consultants can also advise local authorities on how to build successful relationships with voluntary organisations that lead to the delivery of effective services.

Find out more about NCVO consultancy. Our members benefit from a 20% discount on all consultancy services.

Find public service delivery contracts

Search for all the latest public service delivery contracts on Funding Central, which provides free access to thousands of funding and finance opportunities for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.

Search for public service delivery contracts on Funding Central.