This document provides an overview and agenda for a provider engagement event on spot accreditation for home care services in Hertfordshire. It discusses the current home care market context and priorities around rising needs, financial pressures, and workforce issues. The event covers proposals for a new three-year spot accreditation framework beginning in 2018, including stage one requirements, pricing models, contract areas, and call-off criteria. Providers are asked for feedback on the proposals and next steps include developing procurement documents and issuing an invitation to tender in January 2018.