Commissioning and market shaping

Supporting councils to facilitate and shape diverse and sustainable markets for high quality care and support which benefit the whole population

Integrated Commissioning for Better Outcomes: a commissioning framework

The Integrated Commissioning for Better Outcomes Framework 2018 is a practical tool for council and NHS commissioners to support improving outcomes through integrated commissioning.

Social care provider resilience during COVID-19: guidance to commissioners

Shared guidance to local authority commissioners from the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS), the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Care Provider Alliance (CPA).

Case study library and other resources for commissioners

Published case studies relating to commissioning and market shaping for adult social care

As we review the findings from the self-assessment questionnaires (SAQs) and the regional overviews that formed part of the Service Continuity and Care Market Review (SCCMR), we will be uploading and sharing examples of good practise from councils and regions as to how they have supported provider and market viability throughout the pandemic and in preparation for the other challenges this winter will bring.

Service continuity and care market review

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is carrying out this review, supported by the LGA and ADASS. The review requires local authorities to assess risks to service continuity arising from the state of the local provider market, to set out what contingency plans they have to mitigate these risks, to flag up any external or mutual support that would be helpful, and to share any good practice.

Workforce

Resources to help workforce aspects of commissioning