Who this document is for This document is at existing and potential providers of adult social care and support. It represents the start of a dialogue, amongst the Council, people who use services, carers, providers and others about the vision for the future of local social care markets. We are committed to stimulating a diverse, active market where innovation and energy is encouraged and rewarded and where poor practice is actively discouraged. This document is about working with providers to maximise value for money in a climate of shrinking resources. This is not about new money but about finding the best way to spend available resources. Providers of adult social care and housing related support services can learn about the Council’s intentions as a purchaser of services, and its vision for how services might respond to the personalisation of adult social care and support. This document does not include details about Public Health commissioning, which will not fully transfer to the Council until April 2013. Voluntary and community organisations can learn about future opportunities and what would enable you to build on your knowledge of local needs to develop new activities and services. People interested in local business development and social enterprise can read about new opportunities in the market and tell us what would help you to come into social care markets and offer innovative services. Using this document In this document you will find labelled Opportunity’ and out for…’. These ‘Market ‘Look highlight possible market opportunities for providers, and information on how we will communicate these opportunities. Please note that the Council has a statutory duty of best value in procuring contracts. Further information for providers can be found on the Council’s Adult Social Care Provider webpage at www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/providers.
Who this document is for This document is at existing and potential providers of adult social care and support. It represents the start of a dialogue, amongst the Council, people who use services, carers, providers and others about the vision for the future of local social care markets. We are committed to stimulating a diverse, active market where innovation and energy is encouraged and rewarded and where poor practice is actively discouraged. This document is about working with providers to maximise value for money in a climate of shrinking resources. This is not about new money but about finding the best way to spend available resources. Providers of adult social care and housing related support services can learn about the Council’s intentions as a purchaser of services, and its vision for how services might respond to the personalisation of adult social care and support. This document does not include details about Public Health commissioning, which will not fully transfer to the Council until April 2013. Voluntary and community organisations can learn about future opportunities and what would enable you to build on your knowledge of local needs to develop new activities and services. People interested in local business development and social enterprise can read about new opportunities in the market and tell us what would help you to come into social care markets and offer innovative services. Using this document In this document you will find labelled ‘Market Opportunity’ and ‘Look out for…’. These highlight possible market opportunities for providers, and information on how we will communicate these opportunities. Please note that the Council has a statutory duty of best value in procuring contracts. Further information for providers can be found on the Council’s Adult Social Care Provider webpage at www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/providers.
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