Commissioning and Procurement Support
Whether you are already providing a service that has been commissioned, are thinking about getting involved in commissioning or just want to find out more, this page has resources that should help you understand how it works and what you need to do.
DCA can help you find your way through the commissioning process, contact us for more details.
General Resources
| Pathways Through the Maze (October 2010) | NAVCA and NCVO have jointly published Pathways Through the Maze, a comprehensive guide to procurement regulations written for voluntary organisations and community groups. The Guide answers the most common questions voluntary and community organisations have about procurement processes and explains the legal requirements applying to public bodies' procurement exercises. It is available for purchase. You can read the 1st edition free (now out of date). |
| Briefing papers and commissioning support service |
From ACEVO (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations)
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| Full Cost Recovery Toolkit | From AVECO. Download for PCs or MAC - a free toolkit with guidance booklet on how to use it |
| The Third Sector Commissioning & Procurement Framework (2010 to 2013) | Dorset County Council framework |
Health & Care
| “The Handy Guide” to Tendering and Procurement | Free to download |
| World Class Commissioning | From South West Development Centre. World Class Commissioning, an introduction – Adding life to years and years to life. Free to download. |
| Understanding Commissioning for voluntary and community organisations | From South West Development Centre. A Highly recommended booklet by Rebbecca Hardwick – it is a report on a series of workshops plus a teaching and learning tool with spaces for organisations to reflect on their practice and plan ahead. |
Children & Young People
| Love Your Tender |
A guide to understanding contracting for small organisations. A hard copy of the guide available for £20 from Children England. Free to download. |
