World Class Commissioning is the aim and framework for commissioners that describes the vision, system of assurance, 11 competences and a support and development framework.

For keeping up to date with news, the best place is the monthly update from the Director of Commissioning, Gary Belfield. 

There are eleven commissioning competencies

• lead the NHS at a local level
• work collaboratively with partners
• engage with the community
• work closely with clinicians
• manage knowledge and assess needs
• prioritise for improved outcomes
• influence and shape the market
• promote innovation and improvement
• procure robust contracts
• support and manage providers
• demonstrate sound financial management.

 

Procurement: new DH rules of engagement
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IMPRESS’s dos and don’ts of procurement of community services for people with COPD - and Commissioning a community COPD service: Lessons for the NHS based on a case study in Somerset PCT
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IMPRESS Workforce Standards
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