One of the leading housing associations involved in the Government's £5bn Work Programme has revealed there is still 'poor practice' in the scheme, but prime and sub-contractors appear now to be more "attuned" to the added benefits housing providers can add to the supply chains.
Launched last year, the programme sees the government pay contractors by results in three stages – through an initial attachment fee, a main outcomes fee and cash for sustained employment.
One of the criticism...
