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Most common Schemes vary hugely in size Benefits: Local authority retains control of the service; being part of the local authority (can) give status and credibility; staff security Challenges: Scheme does not always sit comfortably in the local authority structures; service is not always understood; Scheme and its staff can be marginalised
Some long established examples (Avalon; ASA Lincs; SWAPS) Schemes are better able to respond flexibly and quickly to new priorities (fewer bureaucratic hurdles) Schemes can diversify and seek funding from a range of sources for development Schemes work to contracts which specify outcome and output targets. Schemes have a better handle on their costs and are therefore better able to control costs. Theoretically......the devil is in the detail
A familiar local authority approach to outsourcing Can provide a smooth transition where the new host organisation has the right experience and good infrastructure Some positive examples of effective tendering (Staffordshire).
Specialist Shared Lives provider Organisation with some experience in delivering Shared Lives arrangements Established organisation (national or regional) with ambition but little experience Local organisation with good reputation but inexperienced Charity or profit making?
Getting the tender design and selection process right For existing Schemes: Keeping the Shared Lives Carers and staff on board; TUPE Selecting the organisation: Possible conflict of interest with other activities; insufficient experience; danger of service marginalisation.
Tendered to another organisation: Case Study Staffordshire Involvement of Shared Lives Carers and staff in tender design and selection process Limited market of organisations with necessary expertise Dilemma: Local organisation without necessary expertise v distant organisation with good experience
Some highly successful examples (Shared Lives South West; ASA Lincs; Avalon) New organisation adds to market diversity and is completely focused on Shared Lives Structure of the new organisation (not-for-profit or mutual) can enhance carer and staff engagement and commitment Specialist Board can bring new skills that drive development
For already established Schemes: Keeping Shared Lives Carers and staff on board; TUPE Selecting the right structure Appointing the right CEO Contracts When (and how)to let go A level playing field? What happens if something goes wrong?