Compact Commissioning Guidance Published

13/03/2009 The Commission for the Compact has published new implementation guidance on commissioning

The first in a series of Compact implementation guidance it is designed to facilitate better working relationships between commissioners of services in national and local public sector bodies and third sector organisations. It identifies current Compact principles and demonstrates where and how they can be applied to commissioning to deliver better outcomes and improve performance. It also highlights those Compact principles relevant to third sector organisations involved in commissioning.

The guidance takes a four stage approach to the commissioning process. It highlights the importance of effective analysis, planning, sourcing, and monitoring and review, and explains the ways in which the Compact can be applied during each of the stages.

Commissioning should reflect Compact principles. Working in this way creates an environment underlining the benefits that independent third sector organisations often bring to public service design and delivery. A third sector whose independence is acknowledged and supported can help commissioners to deliver better outcomes for individuals and communities.

Download Commissioning Guidance Q&A document (61KB PDF)

Download the Commissioning Guidance (1.2MB PDF)

To order a hard copy of the guidance, telephone the Commission for the Compact on 0121 237 5905.

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