Getting Ready for Contracting in Worcestershire

3 December 2007, 09:30AM - 4 December 2007, 16:30PM

We’re pleased to be able to offer a further opportunity to attend this series of four half-day modules, delivered by Alan Lawrie and Jan Mellor. Pick and choose those most relevant to your organisation, or attend them all.
To ensure the effectiveness of these sessions for your organisation, we encourage the relevant staff member/s from your organisation to attend together with a trustee.

Please note that places are limited, so you are advised to make an early booking.

Getting Ready for Contracting in Worcestershire
Monday 3rd December 2007 Modules 1+2
Tuesday 4th December 2007 Modules 3+4
Venue: Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Worcester

Overall aim
To prepare voluntary and community organisations in Worcestershire for the introduction of contracting in October 2007

The Modules
A series of four modules each lasting half a day. Each module is free standing, or can be attended in combination with any or all other modules.

Module 1 – The contracting process (9:30am to 12:45pm)
An outline of the different elements and processes that make up contracting and advice on how organisations can influence the process. The session will focus on:
• Types of contracts
• The overall process
• Specifications
• Tenders
• Legal issues and constraints

Module 2 – Costing and bidding for contracts (1:30pm to 4:30pm)

This module will help participants to prepare and bid for contracts. It will develop an understanding of what goes into a bid and highlight good practice. It will also encourage participants to identify what added value they contribute to a service or project. Content will include:
• Fully costing a service/project
• What goes into a tender?
• Writing a bid
• Showing added value

Module 3 – Making an agreement (9:30am to 12:30pm)

This practical session will focus on what goes into an agreement. Cases studies will be used to outline the main headings of an agreement. The session will identify common problem areas and suggest how they can be tackled. The session will also outline effective strategies for negotiating with purchasers. Content will include:
• What goes into an agreement?
• Common problem areas
• Risk and management issues
• Effective negotiating

Module 4 – Developing your organisation for contracts (1:30pm to 4:30pm)

This module will look at what voluntary organisations need to do to plan and prepare themselves for contracts. It will identify some of the key changes and issues organisations may have to face. It will also look at how organisations can co-operate and also be proactive about commissioning and contracting. Content will include:
• Being ready for contracts
• Strategic and business planning issues
• Models for organisations to work together
• Taking the initiative

Cost:
The modules are free, but a £10 fee will be charged for non-attendance on the day, without prior notice.
Lunch + Refreshments will be provided

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