Group sites Contact us Search Homepage Menu About us Innovation and change Publications Publications HCT Group champions new thinking about transport, social enterprise and public policy. From time to time we produce reports and publications with new ideas. The Greater Manchester bus franchising consultation: HCT Group responds We believe that the franchising proposals are the only way to ensure a comprehensive, affordable and integrated network which serves local residents. The Social Value Act - six steps to fulfilment It has been several years since The Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012 was introduced and the number of commissioners who are actively procuring social value is not at the level it should be. This paper sets out what we think should change. The art of the possible in public procurement This guide sets out how commissioners can take advantage of the new freedoms and flexibilities in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, to deliver high impact, innovative solutions to complex social issues. Practical bus franchising - the Jersey model Since 2013, Jersey has seen bus ridership numbers increase by a third, subsidies down by £800k per year, and customer satisfaction improving - all thanks to its franchising model. This paper sets out how it happened. Innovation in transport procurement - seven big ideas to beat the public spending crunch In this paper we argue that 'the same but cheaper' is no longer an option, and set out bold new ideas for high impact commissioning. Social impact HCT Group exists to make a difference in our communities Find out how... About us More about HCT Group Find out more... Innovation and change New thinking, changes to policy and trying out new ideas Back to our innovation page... Future Journeys A support programme for Community Transport Organisations Find out more... Drive on Training ex offenders as bus drivers Find out more... More information What we do » How we work » HCT Group at a glance » HCT Group news » Corporate and financial » Contact us » Quick links Report a technical issue Site map Legal links Accessibility Conditions of Carriage Privacy Terms and conditions Cookies Contact us HCT Group CAN Mezzanine 7-14 Great Dover Street London SE1 4YR Tel:020 7275 2400 Email info@hctgroup.org © HCT Group 2018. Company number 01747483.Registered charity number 1091318. VAT no. 805311274. We use cookies to help us improve your website experience. Read More X Close