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Contracting-Out - Examples in the UK

Level:
A-Level, IB Diploma
Board:
AQA, Edexcel, Eduqas, IB, OCR, WJEC

Last updated 23 Jan 2023

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In this short topic video we look at examples of contracting-out in the UK. Contracting-out refers to the practice of outsourcing certain functions or services to private companies, rather than having them performed by the government or public sector.

Contracting-Out - Examples in the UK
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