Commissioning and Procurement Briefings

LCPU publications:

Throughout 2010/2011

Kent, London, Winchester, Middlesbrough, Chester, Birmingham, Norfolk, Exeter, Hull and Manchester

2-4 November 2010

Bournemouth

12 October 2010

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Some useful resources
A list of practical resources for LIOs - updated May 2010
Challenging tender processes
What you can do if you think a tender process is unfair - an article by Rachel Rhodes.
Map of local commissioning and procurement support
A map of some of the organisations that currently offer commissioning and procurement support and advice.
Where to find tenders
A list of websites to give an idea of what the public sector is buying, and how they advertise tenders.
How to find a commissioner
A common question asked of NAVCA's Local Commissioning and Procurement Unit is 'how do I find out who my commissioners are?' The right people to speak to do not always have 'commissioner' in their job title so it can be a struggle. Also your organisation's services might not fit neatly into any category. Here are some tips.
Commissioning and Innovation - resources and contacts
Some general information and links about innovation in commissioning.

Commissioning and Procurement
An overview from Pauline Kimantas and John Dawson of NAVCA's Local Commissioning and Procurement Unit
Charities and local authority procurement
An overview from Shivaji Shiva and Jason Phelps of Michelmores LLP
Health White Paper
An LCPU summary of the July 2010 Health White Paper from a commissioning perspective, a full briefing is located in our Health and Social Care resources and briefings.
Commissioning and the Coalition - what's happening?
A general picture of the future of commissioning that is emerging nationally.

Pathways through the maze
A comprehensive guide to procurement regulations written for voluntary organisations and community groups, produced by NAVCA and NCVO.
Do we need ISO?
By Rachel Rhodes - How quality systems and accreditation are scored in the selection or pre-qualification stage of a competitive tender process.
Need help with Commissioning and Procurement?
A general introduction to LCPU, our work and the services we provide.