Is your organisation commission-ready?

The way in which local authorities commission children’s services is changing.

This two day training course has been developed as part of the VCS Engage programme and will enable you to enter the new commissioning process with confidence, equipped with the tools to understand what commissioners want and how you can deliver within the Every Child Matters (ECM) framework.

This training provides the opportunity for participants to explore the commissioning requirements, as well as undertake practical exercises around commissioning training.

The course will also offer the chance to meet colleagues, exchange experiences and share knowledge with others working in the children’s services field.

The training is designed for strategic managers and infrastructure support organisations that have a role in commissioning children, young people and family services.

Training is suitable for organisations of all sizes, and will benefit Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, local authorities and other organisations involved in commissioning within the sector.

Each training day is open to 25 delegates, and places are booked on a first come, first served basis.

All cancellations must be received in writing (email is acceptable). In the event of a cancellation, a full refund will be given for one month’s notice; a 50% refund for 1 month to 14 days notice and no refund for less than 14 days notice. Substitutions may be made at any time.

Programme for the course taking place at the NCVO, Islington on 8-9 October 2009

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Please arrive for registration at 9.30 am on Day 1.

The training will take place from 10-5 on both days, with lunch from 1-2.

Out of consideration for the trainers and other delegates, we would ask that you make arrangements to ensure that you are able to fully attend the 2 day programme and that you arrive promptly on both days. Many thanks for your co-operation with this.

Training content:

Legislation and Context

Delegates will explore the legal, and policy context for commissioning. They will also explore some of the quality standards, outcomes and outputs and the basic requirements to satisfy pre-qualification questionnaires (PQQ’s) and expressions of interest (EOI’s)

How commission-ready is your organisation?

This theory-based session will identify the key skills, characteristics and standards that VCS organisations need to demonstrate in order to be commission ready.

How do you write a successful Commission Application?

Using case studies, delegates will be asked to write sample tenders.
Participants will then present these tenders to the group, who will be asked to score and evaluate each other’s submissions.

At the end of the practical exercises, delegates will have developed a clear idea of how to write a successful tender and will leave with a comprehensive checklist that they themselves have developed.

The training day will conclude with the opportunity for delegates to consolidate their knowledge and discuss their learning with colleagues.

Please note that in order for delegates to benefit fully from this training, a small amount of pre-training reading is required. It will take a maximum of two hours and NCB will supply all documents two weeks prior to the course date.

Web: www.ncb.org.uk

Email: training@ncb.org.uk

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Regent's Wharf
8 All Saints Street
N1 9RL Islington
United Kingdom

Thursday, October 8, 2009 at 9:30 PM - Friday, October 9, 2009 at 4:00 PM (GMT)

NCB

National Children's Bureau (NCB) is a charitable organisation that acts as an umbrella body for organisations working with children and young people in England & Northern Ireland.