1. ‘Consortia’: New ways of working Nick Gibson Chair ConsortiCo 2012

2. Progressing into Partnership Context:- policy drivers underpinning ConsortiCo Consortia models:- advantages and disadvantages. How we built a consortium:- life cycle of ConsortiCo

3. 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”

4. 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”

5. 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”

6. Why consort? Collaborative purchasing leads to consortia procurement Shift from grants to contracts Risk is being transferred 25% of turnover, guidance

7. Consortia Models

8. Lead Contractor

9. Formal Consortium

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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