Public Sector Management Practices Survey

Last updated:
26 April 2024

For all participants: Due to respondent demand, the survey live period has been extended until the 18th July 2024. If you require support with the survey, have any queries about completing or would like further information please contact the PSMPS team; PSMPS@ons.gov.uk.

For healthcare providers: If you are a healthcare provider, such as a hospital, clinic, surgery, or medical practice, please note a separate survey will have been sent out to your health trust or board. Your survey should be completed on behalf of your healthcare facility. Any questions can be sent to PSMPS@ons.gov.uk.

The Public Sector Management Practices Survey (PSMPS) collects information from organisations across the public sector about their management practices. 

We survey organisations of all sizes and types to ensure that our statistics are representative of the UK public sector. 

This survey is sent to organisations in: 

  • central government; 

  • local government;  

  • police and fire services;  

  • health services

  • education 

What you will you be asked about:  

  • The use of targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) . 

  • Performance management.  

  • How your organisation responds to problems.  

  • Technologies used by your organisation. 

All information that you provide is strictly confidential. 

How to complete this survey:

Please open our Public Sector Management Practices Survey and enter your unique enrolment code to begin. This enrolment code can be found in your (PSMPS) invitation letter.

Begin PSMPS 2023 Survey

Why we need these data:

The information will be used to further investigate how management practices relate to productivity, as well as to capture detail on how public sector organisations operated in 2023. 

Your contribution will help us to understand the productivity challenges faced by organisations in your sector and help to inform policymakers.   

Survey information :

The selection criteria for this survey include:  

  • population: UK public sector organisations  

  • sample size: approximately 14,500  

  • dispatch date: 26th April 2024  

  • return-by date: 18th July 2024 

How to find out more information :

More details are available on our About ONS business surveys web page. Alternatively, you can email our survey team at psmps@ons.gov.uk.

Thank you for your participation in this voluntary survey.

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