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‘Consortia’: New ways of working Nick Gibson Chair ConsortiCo 2012 Progressing into Partnership • Context:- policy drivers underpinning ConsortiCo • Consortia models:- advantages and disadvantages. • How we built a consortium:- life cycle of ConsortiCo Policy Drivers • Public Service Delivery – EU Reviewed Working Services Directive in 2002 – 2006 (1st Jan) Public Contracts Regulations “ to open up purchasing so that there is a single market across the EU and to increase competitiveness for contracts funded by public money” “value for money enforced through competition” Policy Drivers • The Gershon Review (July 2004):‘Releasing Resources to the Frontline’ “Review of public sector efficiencies including Procurement” “Emphasised the need for Collaborative Procurement” Policy Drivers • Third Sector Review (Dec 2007): The Future Role of the Third Sector in Economic and Social Regeneration: HMT & OTS Priorities for 2008-11 “work on looking in detail at sub- contracting arrangements and models for consortia, and the implications of regional and sub regional commissioning on third sector organisations” Why consort? • Collaborative purchasing leads to consortia procurement • Shift from grants to contracts • Risk is being transferred • 25% of turnover, guidance Consortia Models Lead Contractor Formal Consortium Building a Consortium • Are your Board and Management team aware of the future direction of Public Sector contracting in your area/region? • Are you incorporated? • Governing Docs: Powers to trade, work in partnership and area of op. Building a Consortium Find compatible partners and then: • Explore shared vision, mission, aims, • Memorandum of Understanding:- Legal Form • Find some money • Develop a joint business plan inc budget • Membership Prospectus • Appointment of staff • Tender Proposals ConsortiCo • Formal Consortia Operating Structure Agreement:- June 2009 • Incorporation Date:- May 2010 • Membership Prospectus issued:- July 2010 • Membership at start:- 8 • Membership now:- over 50 Charities • Future Options Report:- February 2012