The document discusses opportunities for greater involvement of third sector organizations (TSOs) in commissioning and procurement by local governments. It outlines barriers currently facing TSOs, such as short-term funding and unrealistic contract requirements. The document proposes following principles of good commissioning, including understanding user needs by engaging with TSOs, putting user outcomes at the heart of the process, and ensuring fair and transparent contracting. Adopting these principles and addressing barriers could help maximize the benefits TSOs provide, such as specialized expertise and services to hard-to-reach groups, leading to better outcomes for communities.

1. Dr Gordon Murray Programme Manager

2. Transforming the procurement vision: Third sector commissioning myopia

3. Better outcomes for individuals & communities

4. Better outcomes for individuals & communities Efficiency gains & community benefits Smarter Commissioning (more innovative & effective)

6. Better outcomes for individuals & communities Efficiency gains & community benefits Smarter Commissioning (more innovative & effective) Design Delivery Holding to account

9. Better outcomes for individuals & communities Efficiency gains & community benefits Smarter Commissioning (more innovative & effective) Optimal use of third sector Design (Voice) Delivery (Choice) Holding to account (Voice)

10. Barriers to greater third sector involvement?

13. Maximising the opportunities

17. Transforming the procurement vision: Third sector commissioning a lens of opportunity

18. Transforming the procurement vision: A lens of opportunity Better outcomes for individuals & communities Efficiency gains & community benefits Smarter Commissioning (more innovative & effective) Optimal use of third sector Design (Voice) Delivery (Choice) Holding to account (Voice)

20. Dr Gordon Murray Programme Manager