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New to outcomes-based contracting? Here are some jargon-free introductions to the various types of approaches

Outcomes-based contracting

This guide offers an introduction to outcomes-based contracting, including its place among other methods of contracting out public services, the theoretical pros and cons, and the evidence to date.

New to impact bonds? This user-friendly guide will explore what impact bonds are, the evidence to date and how they work in practice in different countries around the world.

This guide introduces outcomes funds. It explores what they are, their purpose and looks at their key features.

Social impact investing

This guide introduces social impact investing, offers key definitions and concepts. It also explores its relevant to impact bonds and outcomes-based contracts.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Knowledge bank

Explore our datasets, case studies and publications to learn more about the latest research on outcomes-based contracting

We are the International Network for Data on Impact and Government Outcomes (INDIGO). Here you can explore our datasets, read our latest news, join our events and find out more about data sharing in the field of social outcomes.

A collection of in-depth case studies of impact bonds around the world

Publications library

View the latest reports, evaluations and more on outcomes-based contracting

A glossary of key terms and working definitions around impact bonds and outcomes-based contracting

Toolkit

Interested in designing and managing outcomes-based projects? We have prepared some tools and guidance to help

Impact bond lifecycle

Technical guidance

We have a range of guidance to support you develop impact bonds, from setting and measuring outcomes, to awarding the contract and pricing outcomes.

GO Lab-CIPFA Value for Money (VfM) Toolkit

We've partnered with Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy(CIPFA) to develop a toolkit for public managers planning to assess VfM of outcomes-based contracting programmes, or any public programme with an outcome-focus.

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Oxford POGO Club - Outcomes Template Draft September 2021 (V2.0)

Publication date 2021

Organisation Oxford POGO Club

Evaluation report

Cameroon Kangaroo Mother Care Development Impact Bond Report

Publication date 2021

Organisations Social Finance, Grand Challenges Canada, World Bank Group, Fondation Kangourou, Ministry of Public Health, Cameroon, Nutrition International, Fundación Canguro

Evaluation report

Way to Wellness Social Impact Bond

Publication date 2021

Organisations Ecorys, ATQ Consultants

INDIGO Impact Bond Insights July 2021

Publication date 2021

Organisation Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab)

The INDIGO Impact Bond Dataset is the most comprehensive publicly available dataset on impact bond projects. Read our new report which provides headline insights and analysis based on the dataset, offering an accessible overview of the global landscape.

Practical guide

Setting Up For Success: Best Practices for the Procurement and Contracting of Results-Based Financing Programs

Publication date 2021

Practical guide

Buying Social - a guide to taking account of social considerations in public procurement

Publication date 2021

Organisation European Commission

Social outcomes contracting in Europe

Publication date 2021

Organisations European Investment Bank, The Government Outcomes Lab

Hack and Learn Technical and Learning Report - March 2021

Publication date 2021

Evaluation report

Positive Families Partnership Social Outcomes Contract: An Indepth Review

Publication date 2021

Organisations ATQ Consultants, Ecorys

Outcome-Based Financing for Service Delivery: with key considerations for the recovery from COVID-19

Publication date 2021

Organisations Global Partnership for Results-Based Approaches, World Bank Group

Oxford POGO Club - Response to Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement

Publication date 2021

Organisation Oxford POGO Club

Evaluation report

West London Zone Collective Impact Bond - Second In-Depth Review

Publication date 2021

Organisations Ecorys, ATQ Consultants

Evaluation report

Full report: Findings from the second research wave of the Independent Evaluation of the FCDO Development Impact Bonds Pilot Programme

Publication date 2021

Organisations Ecorys, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

Evaluation report

Summary report: Findings from the second research wave of the Independent Evaluation of the FCDO Development Impact Bonds Pilot Programme

Publication date 2021

Organisations Ecorys, Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)

Exploring Social Investment - Big Issue Invest and Government Outcomes Lab Technical and Learning Report

Publication date 2021

Organisations Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab), Big Issue Invest

Evaluation report

Social Impact Bonds in Latin America: IDB Lab's Pioneering Work in the Region: Lessons Learnt

Publication date 2021

Organisations Ecorys, IDB Lab

This Technical Note aims to capture the lessons learnt from developing SIBs in Latin America, focusing on the five countries where the SIB Facility played a pioneering role.

Evaluation report

Study on the benefits of using social outcome contracting in the provision of social services and interventions

Publication date 2021

Organisation European Commission

Evaluation report

In depth review: the Zero HIV Social Impact Bond

Publication date 2020

Organisation ATQ Consultants

The Commissioning Better Outcomes (CBO) Fund is a social impact bond (SIB) programme funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, which aims to support the development of more SIBs and other outcomes based commissioning models in England. The National L

Government publication

Green Paper: Transforming public procurement

Publication date 2020

Organisation HM Government

The proposals in this Green Paper are intended to shape the future of public procurement in this country for many years to come. The government’s goal is to speed up and simplify our procurement processes, place value for money at their heart, and unleas

INDIGO template

Publication date 2020

Organisation Government Outcomes Lab (GO Lab)

INDIGO template

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