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Explore the evolving public policy landscape with insights on commissioning changes, fiscal constraints, structural barriers, and the shift towards open commissioning. Discover the challenges, prospects, and implications for service delivery and social value in this dynamic environment.
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Public services reform and changes to commissioning James Allen, Policy Manager National Council for Voluntary Organisations Contact: james.allen@ncvo-vol.org.uk Evidence|Resources|Policy|Opinion|Signposting: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/thebigsociety
Public policy changes • Changing landscape • Open Public Services White Paper (OPSWP) • Commissioning • Fiscal constraints driving change? • Challenges • Payment by results • Lack of level playing field • Unmanaged competition • Cultural barriers • Structural barriers: public sector, size of contracts
OPSWP • Competition and choice. Accountability? • Social value • Structural changes to the public sector: mutuals/spin outs/collaborations • ‘Consumer’ choice and empowerment
Commissioning: change is needed • ‘Open commissioning’ • Bureaucracy – Pre Qualification Questionnaire (PQQs) • Commissioner training • Extension of Payment by Results (PBR) • Localism • Green Paper response
Opening up: what gets shared? • Design • Risk • Outcomes
The example: getting personalised • Market aspirations • User commissioners and self funders • Person centred services • Outcomes focus • Improved quality • Market functions • Open market • Flexible provision • Service menus • Collective action • Information
Q+A • James Allen • Policy Manager, National Council for Voluntary Organisations • Contact: james.allen@ncvo-vol.org.uk • 020 7520 2475