To an increasing extent public sector organisations are focussing more on being a commissioner and manager of services, and less on the direct provision of all services. Encouraged by the Glover report on improving public procurement, there is also a growing shift towards output-based commissioning and procurement as a means of driving innovation.

Given the current economic climate it is vital that contracts do not tie authorities into continued expenditure in return for compliance with a functional specification which is likely to become out-of-date as circumstances change. Those who have move to Outcome Based Specifications are in a stronger position to capitalise on innovation by the supplier and the benefits of improved value-for-money.

This course will cover smart approaches to commissioning and procurement which focus on outcomes.

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To book a place on this course, please use our online booking facility or contact us on 0845 241 2773.

Course Content

• Performance-based specifications and the latest EU Public Procurement Rules.
• Key components of specifications and best practice in their production.
• Outcome measures versus output measures.
• Using outcome-based specifications to support organisation and partnership strategic goals.
• Commissioning versus procurement.
• Where output and outcome-based approaches work best and where they might not.
• The implications of an outcome-based approach for ongoing contract management, relationship management and review.

Who Should Attend?

• Service managers in general
• Programme and project managers
• Sponsors of change programmes
• IT management
• Managers of client functions
• Procurement practitioners

While the course is primarily focused on ICT procurement it covers both goods and services and so is of general interest to those in procurement who wish to adapt to a more outcome-based approach. The examples and case studies used will be drawn from a variety of service areas.

Tutor

Consultant Terry Street is well known expert in procurement and commissioning with a particularly strong knowledge of EU procurement legislation. Terry's enthusiastic and challenging style promises to make this a lively and productive event.

Pre-Event Activities

Delegates will be asked to complete a pre-course survey so that the event can be fine-tuned to best meet the learning needs of the group.

SFIA/ Government IT Profession Skills

This course will help participants to develop the following skills:

• Procurement PROC
• Supplier Relationship Management SURE
• Client Services Management SURE

CPD Scheme Points

Those attendees participating in the Socitm Continuous Professional Development Scheme may claim 4.5 points.

This course relates to the Commissioning and Managing Services element of the Council of the Future model.

Please note our booking conditions. Confirmation of your reservation and an invoice will be sent by email unless otherwise requested. Invoices should be paid within 10 days. Cancellations may be made without penalty up to 30 working days before the course start date, while half of the fee will be refunded for cancellations made up to 14 days before the start date. The full fee is payable for cancellations made within 14 days of the start date, however, substitute delegates are welcome at any time.