Communities for Health Training Programme 2010
22nd June 2010
Have you ever wondered how can Third Sector organisations access contracts to meet the community’s needs whilst meeting NHS and DMBC priorities?
To help you answer this question Doncaster CVS will be running a series of information and workshops sessions. This has been made possible with funding from the Department of Health Communities for Health funding via DMBC. The aim of the information and training session:-
- To improve the knowledge of Third Sector organisations of health inequalities and their role in supporting local communities to promote healthier lifestyles to improve health.
- To equip Doncaster’s Third Sector organisations to gain the confidence, capacity and capability to potentially win and deliver contracted activities.
The sessions will run from May – September 2010 and include the following topics:-
An Introduction to Procurement and Commissioning
Details: The session is for anyone new to procurement and commissioning. It will introduce participants to procurement processes and terminology. You will learn about identifying suitable tender opportunities and becoming a NHS provider.
Date: Tuesday, 11 May 2010 Time: 9.30 am - 12.30pm Cost Band: A
Achieving Success when Completing Tenders
Details: This session will focus on effective tender writing skills and understanding what NHS procurement officers look for when they score bids. The session will provide an opportunity to learn about tendering processes, evaluation and the structure of the health market.
Date: Tuesday, 22 June 2010 Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Cost Band: B
Other: A light lunch will be provided
Collaboration – working in partnership with others
Details: This session will enable participants to understand the different ways organisations can collaborate when tendering. You will learn about the advantages and disadvantages the various methods offer (including consortia) and gain a good understanding about what's involved in forming effective and beneficial partnerships.
Date: Wednesday, 21 July 2010 Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Cost Band: B
Other: A light lunch will be provided
Understanding & Negotiating Contracts
Details: During this session you will learn about what to look for before you sign on the dotted line. The difference between grant and contract delivery will be explained and you will gain a good understanding about when and how to negotiate contract terms.
Date: Thursday, 23 September 2010 Time: 9.30am - 1.00pm Cost Band: B
Other: A light lunch will be provided
Risk Management and Planning
Details: This course will explore with participants why does the organisation want/need to take on the contract, what are the considerations at the tendering point, the processes involved in determining risk. It will also look at how this applies to managing a contract and what needs to be in place to manage successfully, and the impact of failing to deliver on the contract. The course will also cover contingency planning ie. what do you do if key staff leave. The course will provide those of you that are new to the tendering and procurement process with knowledge and confidence to go through the same or it will refresh your thinking and awareness of being contract ready.
Date: Monday, 27 September 2010 Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Cost Band: B
Other: A light lunch will be provided.
Doncaster CVS offers a Bursary scheme for organisations with no paid staff and are not trading.
For further details see our website.
Courses will be held at Doncaster CVS
For further information on any of the above courses, or to obtain booking or bursary forms please tel: 01302 343300 ext 229 or
email: learning@doncastercvs.org.uk
Please visit www.doncastercvs.org.uk for further information and updates on our training courses