Commissioning and Procurement experiences within NE Lincolnshire

At the July VCSE Forum meeting we discussed commissioning and
procurement processes with NE Lincs Clinical Commissioning Group (NELCCG) and NE Lincs Council (NELC).

Since then I have met with Sally Czabaniuk (NELCCG) and we have agreed to gather feedback and perspectives in regard to commissioning and procurement journeys - both from the NELCCG/NELC and VCSE Sector. Our aim is to improve the commissioning and procurement approach for all concerned. This first piece of data gathering is a starting point, we will along the way:

Engage those involved in the journey/with experience to look at solutions/ways of working to support the VCSE sector; to explore commissioning and procurement going forward – what that looks like is not yet known, but is likely to start with a small working group/meeting of commissioners and VCSE organisations - any ideas please let me know.
Be aware of other initiatives and activities nationally and within the sector, NELCCG and NELC that may influence or impact the commissioning and procurement process, examples include, The Social Value Act, The Engagement Strategy for NEL (currently being drafted in partnership with the sector), constitutional requirements and new and upcoming proposals such as the support of the New Economy Partnership as discussed in the July VCSE Forum
Keep VCSE Forum and the wider VCSE sector, CCG and NELC updated and engaged with the work/outcomes as they take place

To this end this is a call for information about your organisations commissioning and procurement experiences. Please provide clear and constructive feedback, both positive and negative.

See below for a link to our full Privacy notice, any information gathered will be anonymised unless you specifically state that you are happy to be quoted. The anonymised information will be shared with the VCSE Forum, NELCGG and NELC initially but may be used in subsequent reporting to the wider audience.

Click here to view the Privacy Notice.

Deadline September 27th 2019

Please answer the following questions:

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* 1. Please confirm that you are happy for anonymised data to be shared as outlined above

Yes

No (Please do not progress)

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* 2. Has your organisation ever been involved in a commission and procurement exercise in North East Lincolnshire?

YES (please go to question 3)

NO and does not want to be involved in commissioning and procurement (please do not progress)

NO but our organisation would possibly like to in the future (go to question 6)

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* 3. Is your commissioning and procurement experience with the NELCCG, NELC, both or other, if other please advise

NELCCG

NELC

Both

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What were your organisations positive experiences ?

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* 5. What were your organisations negative experiences?

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* 6. Would you like the opportunity to meet with commissioners in the future?

Yes (go to question 7)

No (go to question 8)

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* 7. If you answered YES to question 6 – how would you like to meet the commissioners?

Regular informal meetings between VCSE organisations and commissioners

Themed meetings with commissioners i.e. carers, housing, children’s services

‘Speed dating’ style opportunities

Workshops on local issues for collaborative resolution/collaboration

Interactive, agile-style presentations

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Other comments and/or ideas

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey.