VCSE development in systems webinar

Introduction and Overview webinar

To deliver care closer to home and harness of the potential of local communities, the transformation of community services in mental health includes expanding services to non-traditional providers. Very often these are part of the wider voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across of spectrum of very small local charities right through to national organisations.

NHS England South East has partnered with SCW CSU to deliver a series of webinars in support of providers, commissioners and system leads to stimulate thoughts and consider opportunities specifically on the role that procurement and contracting can play in developing the mental health sector with VCSE partners. None of the workshop are designed to offer a pre-packaged solution for systems and expert advice needs to be sought independently.

Workshop 1 – Contracting and Procurement to support the development of VCSE in systems

The session provides an overview addressing four points:

Creating the Strategy

Considering the vision for the system for VCSEs, aims, outcomes and what success could look and feel like

Shaping the Approach

Establishing a team, roles and responsibilities
Using the vision, aims and objectives to set a framework for engagement and creating an environment where collaboration can flourish
Determine strategy to secure outcomes whilst understanding the maturity of the marketplace

Understanding Contracting Options

Whether single, bilateral contracts, Lead/prime provider or Alliance contracting.
Choosing the right vehicle which will allow the system and relationship to evolve.

Making the Strategy Happen

The process and sequencing to make success happen (will be strategy dependent)
Understanding the regulatory framework we operate within today and tomorrow
Whether competitive or collaborative, setting boundaries, success criteria and measurement methodology

You can download the webinar slidedeck and a report on attendance by organisation type.

The next three workshops will be designed to focus in turn on each individual element of the procurement process.

Purpose: To support the transformation of community services and expansion to non-NHS providers and Share key principles and opportunities in existing and new procurement regulations.

Target audience: Procurement leads across all agencies and sectors; CMHT leads; ICS mental health leads and commissioners; Providers representatives across health and care.