East Midlands Model of Commissioning

10/04/23

Mick BurrowsSenior Commissioning Manager – Derbyshire DAAT

Recognised the importance of Residential Rehabilitation Provision as an option for service users

Crucial part of any local treatment systemImproved access to Residential/Inpatient Provision

Support and develop effective commissioning of Res Rehab Services across the Region

Develop a model of collaborative commissioning for future years

Dedicated post to ensure delivery – funded by all nine partnerships

Ensured access to services and pathways were consistent across the region

Ensured services users were suitable/treatment ready and properly prepared

Able to meet LA’s eligibility criteriaImprove knowledge and understanding

Ensured staff/service users/family understood what Residential Services offered

Agreed a collaborative approach to Commissioning

Tendered for Approved list of Providers

Preparation, Preparation, PreparationEnsure successful outcomes and better retention and completion ratesKnowledge and choiceUnderstand the processActive participation in the evaluation and review of servicesAchieve abstinenceEnsure Recovery and Re-integration

One contract with nine PartnershipsTwo year contract – no Individual NegotiationsFirst point of call – though not exclusiveImprove stabilityFoster closer working relationshipsGain Feedback to improve servicesOpen and transparent process

Cost effectivenessTwo year contract – no Individual NegotiationsFoster closer working relationshipsGain Feedback to improve servicesOpen and transparent processBetter outcomes for service users

Long term partnership between the local authorities, the crime, drug and alcohol partnerships and service providers to

understand and develop a coordinated approach towards the needs of the service

users

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