1. Bold procurement Commissioning Added Social Value The Challenges for Public Service Reform

2.  Increased opportunities for social enterprise, charities, public service mutuals…  Open Public Services – personalisation – Adults Social Care  Localism Act – Right to Challenge  Health Act – devolving budgets to CCGs  Lag between policy, legislation and culture  Austerity measures beginning to bite…  Evidence that attitudes are changing 26/10/2015All rights reserved © Mutual Ventures Ltd 20122

3. The Challenges for Public Service Reform  Local procurement policies and procedures  Designed for another time/another purpose  More suited for major outsourcing contracts  Local procedures more constraining than European/UK law  Culture  Risk aversion  Fear of challenge paralyses public sector  Willingness to grasp opportunities Social Value Act offers  Capability and capacity  Lack of understanding and empathy for SE/Charities/PSMs  Ability to flex standard approaches (e.g. pension liabilities)  Procurement resource under pressure 26/10/2015All rights reserved © Mutual Ventures Ltd 20123

4. David Fairhurst Director 07725 200 337 Mutual Ventures is a social enterprise consultancy which advises local authorities, NHS bodies and other public service organisations on efficient and socially-focused public service delivery solutions. Our consultants offer strategic advice on the best delivery route for public services that will ensure services remain sustainable but also maintain a public service ethos and a social focus. This includes advising on the feasibility and development of staff led mutuals and community social enterprises. Our team provides hands-on support to commissioners and front line teams through the entire journey from options appraisal and business planning through to transition and launch. We also provide advice on effective commissioning for economic and social value and ongoing performance improvement services. If you think we can help - please get in touch by emailing info@mutualventures.co.uk and we can arrange a time to have a conversation.info@mutualventures.co.uk 26/10/2015All rights reserved © Mutual Ventures Ltd 20124

5. Support and Guidance  Download our guide Download a copy of our guide to setting up a public service mutual here.here  Mutuals Master Class Workshop Download information on our popular workshop here. here  Website: www.mutualventures.co.ukwww.mutualventures.co.uk  Follow us on Twitter: @MutualVentures 26/10/2015All rights reserved © Mutual Ventures Ltd 20125