[WiLT] Third Sector Commissioning Conference

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Third Sector Commissioning Conference
Monday 10th December 2007 - Central London

This is a vital time to reflect on the progress of Third Sector
Commissioning, to consider current developments in national
leadership, the principles of the Compact, recommendations for local
public and Third Sector working, the development of regional and local
networks and the spread of best practice, as well as likely future
progress.

This conference, forming a crucial part of the local commissioning
agenda, builds on recent learning and brings together critical
decision-makers and stakeholders at all levels, including the Office
of the Third Sector and Commissioner for the Compact, to outline the
full national and local picture on Third Sector Commissioning.

Morning plenary sessions highlight the key strategic developments in
Third Sector Commissioning while the afternoon stream sessions focus
on more in-depth areas. Take the opportunity to engage with
stakeholders across these sectors to find out more about the specific
issues important to your role and organisation, in terms of Third
Sector capacity building and services provision or commissioning for
best value and linking into the wider corporate agenda.

This important and timely event covers both policy and good
implementation of commissioning practices, providing you with the
information and insights you need to implement fully effective and
high quality commissioning processes for public service improvement.

Benefits of attending
* Understand the links between policy and implementation
* Develop successful key relationships at local level
* Overcome difficulties and break down barriers between commissioners
and providers
* Design and deliver better public services in practice
* Build local capacity and benefit from the breadth and depth of Third
Sector expertise
* Link commissioning practice into corporate aims and developments

Speakers Include:
* Chair: Kevin Curley, CEO, NAVCA
* Seb Elsworth, Head of Policy, ACEVO
* Campbell Robb, Director-General, Office of the Third Sector
* Megan Meredith, External Affairs Director, Futurebuilders England
* Richard Cordon, Interim Chief Executive, Commissioner for the
Compact
* David Wright, Chief Executive, North East Centre of Excellence
* Peter Rush, Supporting People Project Manager, Hampshire County
Council
* Kate Welch, Chief Executive, Acumen Development Trust
* Colette O'Brien, Commissioner, Children's Services, Liverpool City
Council
* Nicola Youern, Chief Executive, Suthern Focus Trust
* Andy Hancox, Director, Improvement Services, West Midlands Centre of
Excellence
* Helen Horton, Chief Executive, The Alliance

Stream A: Local Capacity Building for Quality Service Provision
* Local Case Study: Capacity Building - Raising The Game Enabling
Third Sector Providers

Stream B: Local Developments and Best Practice
* Overview: Commissioning Children's Services Best Practice in
Joined-Up Thinking Locally

You can view a more detailed description of subjects being discussed
as well as who should attend, booking form and prices by downloading
the brochure at
http://www.capitaconferences.co.uk/OurConferences/LocalGovernment/Third+Sector+Commissioning.htm

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