Episode Details

Edinburgh council handed out over £200 million to 65 companies in just three months—each earning more than £1 million—mostly in construction, IT, and social care. While critics may question the scale, the council defends it as standard practice, using strict procurement to secure value, support local firms, and uphold fair work. From school builds to IT infrastructure and housing for vulnerable residents, these outsourced contracts reflect how local authorities operate—leveraging external expertise when they lack in-house capacity, all while aiming to balance taxpayer value with sustainability and community impact.

Listen in comfort:
Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/c141c71076bd1977