Compact Commissioning Implementation Guidance

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Compact Commissioning Implementation Guidance

• Richard Williams
• Policy Adviser
• Commission for the Compact

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The Compact

• National agreement between public and third
  sector
• Framework for positive working relationships
• Undertakings and principles for both sectors
• Better outcomes for local people

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The Commission for the Compact

• Primary role to oversee the implementation of the
  Compact
• Develop awareness and understanding of the
  Compact
• Promote greater use of, and build evidence for
  the impact of, the Compact
• Ensure the continuing relevance of the Compact

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Local Compacts

• All top tier Local Authorities have Local
  Compacts
• Based on national principles but reflect local
  partnership dynamics
• Better services outcomes for individuals and
  communities
• Mitigate risk of failure of local partnership
  working

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Funding and Procurement Code

• Simplicity/proportionality
• Consistency/coordination
• Timeliness
• Transparency accountability
• Discussion and dialogue
• Appropriate risk

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Compact Commissioning Guidance

• Current context
• Ministerial request
• Better working relationships
• Road map for commissioners
• Supplements current code

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Guidance key messages

• Focus on outcomes
• Third sector engagement in analysis and planning
• Simple proportionate processes
• Role of grants
• Payment in advance and/or on time
• Relevant to sub contracting / prime contracting
  model

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Why should you use this guidance?

• Better designed services
• Reduces risk of service delivery failure
• Better outcomes for communities and local people
• Economic climate
• Support independence of third sector
• Wider policy objectives LAA/CAA
• Compact obligations

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• Richard.williams_at_thecompact.org.uk