How to buy what you want

Effective and efficient procurement is central to delivering high performing employability services.  This requires several things to be put in place around finance, procurement and contracting methods, market stimulation and performance monitoring and evaluation. This section will help you understand how funding partners can work together to understand local need and align their spending in ways which reflect this, and how individual funders can procure employability services effectively.

It is unlikely that any new or improved procurement system will be ‘right first time’, particularly for partners seeking to align their approaches, so the ability to assess quickly where changes need to be made will be central to maintaining the benefits of any new system.

Where to Start: Funding Partnerships

Where to Start: Individual funders