Briefing Papers

The Future of Government Contracting

An Address by Professor Gary L. Sturgess to a meeting of the Business Services Association, London, 18 June 2019

Local Industrial Strategies Initial Observations

BSA Position Paper: Apprenticeship Levy – One Year On

As part of National Apprenticeship Week the BSA has surveyed members to gauge their experiences of the Apprenticeship Levy since its implementation last April. The response reveals a mixed picture in terms of take-up and members have also identified a number of areas where the levy might be improved in future.

BSA Briefing Paper: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Public Services

The BSA has published a new briefing paper looking at the opportunities and challenges arising from the use of AI within public services.  Digital public services is a key theme for the BSA this year, with a series of events looking at the application of new technologies to service delivery across different sectors.

Inclusive Growth Scotland Event

Business Services and Inclusive Growth in Scotland

This note summarises the contribution providers of business services make to inclusive growth across Scotland. It also highlights the central importance of the commissioning process in building on this work to deliver sustainable and inclusive growth.

Inclusive Economy and Partnership Working Event

Infrastructure Summit 2017

BSA Key Policy Points – General Election 2017

Commercial Councils, Commercial Skills and Partnership Working