Decision details

Approval of council wide commissioning proposals

RESOLVED:

1.  That the council-wide approach to improve co-ordination of commissioning across the council and with key partners be approved, consisting of:

·  A council-wide senior officer commissioning board to oversee the planning and co-ordination of commissioning intentions and activity and strengthen the governance arrangements around voluntary sector commissioning

·  Commissioning principles that align with the Fairer Future Procurement Strategy and deliver high quality services, encourage local sourcing and employment, being open, honest and accountable, spending money as if it were coming from our own pockets, contribute to reducing inequality through added social value and are focused on delivering outcomes 

·  The implementation of a more consistent and efficient approach to how the council works across departments, bringing commissioners together in the council and with our partners to improve co-ordination, remove duplication and build commissioning expertise

·  The emerging council and NHS Southwark Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) partnership commissioning team, leading on mental health, children and young people, older adults and complex needs mainly through contracts

·  In line with our new Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) Strategy 2017-2022, the adoption of an outcome-based commissioning model centered on a “common outcomes framework” – a set of benefits for the whole community against which council, CCG and VCS plans will be will be aligned and measured

·  In line with our new VCS Strategy 2017-2022, changing the way that the council uses contracts and grants with a proportionate balance between longer funding cycles and shorter term innovation projects.

2.  That officers be instructed to implement the changes set out in the report.