New to outcomes-based contracting? Here are some jargon-free introductions to the various types of approaches
This guide offers an introduction to outcomes-based contracting, including its place among other methods of contracting out public services, the theoretical pros and cons, and the evidence to date.
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This guide provides an introduction to relational contracting in the public sector, explaining what it is, the potential benefits and challenges, and how to adopt a relational approach.
This guide introduces outcomes funds. It aims to document and describe outcomes funds around the world and identify lessons for future fund design.
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A collection of in-depth case studies of impact bonds around the world
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Interested in designing and managing outcomes-based projects? We have prepared some tools and guidance to help
Developed in consultation with a wide range of practitioners to support projects being established under the UK Government’s Life Chances Fund.
We have a range of guidance to support you develop impact bonds, from setting and measuring outcomes, to awarding the contract and pricing outcomes.
We've partnered with Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy(CIPFA) to develop a toolkit for public managers planning to assess VfM of outcomes-based contracting programmes, or any public programme with an outcome-focus.
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This innovative dashboard benchmarks performance data for each council in England with its Nearest Neighbour, the median of all local authorities in England and the average of the selected authority’s ten Nearest Neighbours.
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At the GO Lab, we host a selection of peer learning groups that aim to support learning and knowledge on outcome-based approaches. Read more on our different groups and upcoming sessions here.
Ways to Wellness comprises of a "hub" model of working in which a non-medical link worker trained in behaviour change methods offers a holistic and personalised service to identify meaningful health and wellness goals.
Last updated 11 Jan 2022
The world’s first social impact guarantee adapts the YMCA's Vocational and Soft Skills Program to support youth into employment and education
Last updated 4 Jan 2022
The Hémisphère Social Impact Fund aims to provide dedicated shelter accommodation for homeless people, refugees and asylum seekers across France.
Last updated 17 Dec 2021
Abu Dhabi's Atmah SIB is the first social impact bond in the Gulf region. It provides education, vocational training and employment support to a small cohort of students with cognitive impairments.
Last updated 4 Nov 2021
The Asháninka impact bond was the first impact bond in Latin America. It was launched in 2015 and sought to support sustainable cocoa and coffee production within the Asháninka community, an indigenous community living in the Peruvian Amazon.
Last updated 19 Oct 2021
This case study takes a close look at the Children’s Welfare Social Impact Bond (SIB) in Finland, which aims to improve the wellbeing of children, young people and families in five municipalities in the country.
Last updated 16 Jul 2021
This case study takes a close look at the Occupational Health Social Outcomes Contract (SOC). The project aims to reduce short-term sick leave and improve health outcomes for employees of two Swedish local authorities.
Last updated 16 Jun 2021
The Utkrisht Impact Bond is the world's first maternal and newborn health impact bond. It aims to reach up to 600,000 pregnant women and newborns in Rajasthan, India with improved care during delivery over a five year period.
Last updated 27 Nov 2020
Multi-Systemic Therapy is a licensed, evidence-based intervention that delivers family therapy in the home through highly qualified therapists over three to five months with the aim of keeping families together and avoiding out-of-home care.
Last updated 21 Oct 2019
With over half of all rough sleepers based in London, this SIB aimed to get people off the streets and into stable accommodation, thereby increasing prospects of employment or training, and stabilising health. Participants had individual intervention plan