Sub-Regional Placement Commissioning
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Sub-Regional Placement Commissioning (South West: Devon, Cornwall, Torbay).pdf (220.77 Kb)- Annex 1 - Stage One Pre-Qualification Questionnaire Information.pdf (39.62 Kb)
- Annex 2 - Stage One Pre-Qualification Questionnaire Form for Providers.pdf (93.64 Kb)
- Annex 3 - Joint Agency Option Appraisal Form for Childrens Services.pdf (28.95 Kb)
- Annex 4 - Example outcome measures for contract with provider.pdf (45.58 Kb)
| Provider | DCSF |
|---|---|
| Topics | Joint planning and commissioning |
| Type | Emerging practice |
| Date | November 2006 |
| Region | Not Applicable |
Devon have developed a revolutionary approach to commissioning placements
for children and young people which has demonstrated reduced costs and improved
outcomes. In 24 hours or less a child or young person's needs are
assessed, a competitive tender is undertaken, and a placement is agreed which
is designed to meet needs and deliver outcomes. The process can support
longer-term planning and more urgent placement needs.
Devon, Cornwall and Torbay are extending this approach by establishing a
sub-regional central purchasing body across the area. Set up costs are
£18k.
Initial aims are to:
- Improve sub-regional market management
- Implement fast competitive tendering
- Share back-office functions
- Ensure consistent and high placement quality across the local areas
- Build placements around needs
- Use cash rewards in contracts to incentivise the delivery of improved outcomes.
Outcomes
The project has so far delivered the following outcomes and outputs:
- £250k annualised savings from tenders in the first 3 months
- 450% increase in placement choice
- Improved placement quality
- More efficient use of time for practitioners, commissioners and
providers
- Evidence of innovation, efficiency, effectiveness from providers.
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