Collaborative commissioning
Improve outcomes by using resources better
We look beyond the narrow focus of traditional commissioning. We believe that traditional approaches often don’t reflect the complex realities of the issues we’re all trying to address, they often encourage siloed working and competition over collaboration and better outcomes. They often reinforce power dynamics, that prioritise process over people.
How can we help?
We support commissioners to explore how ongoing learning and adaptation and whole system collaboration can push forward their practice, creating opportunities for change which rebalance power to people and communities to enable better outcomes through:
- Training programmes
- Strategic reviews
- Bespoke support and capacity building
- Embedding a focus on commissioning as part of wider strategies.
Find out more
Read more about our commissioning programme and how we can support your commissioning work with bespoke support or email [email protected] for a conversation.
The commissioning programme is a must for individuals and organisations seeking to evolve and innovate in a complex commissioning environment. The programme challenged my assumptions on what ‘great’ commissioning looks like – creating a fresh perspective on the value and power of co-production, insight gathering and innovative procurement in driving inclusive and sustainable improvements in population health and care outcomes.
Lisa Jones, Assistant Director for Integrated Commissioning, Sunderland City Council
Insights
Commissioning
Jul 24th 2025
Commissioning Guides Human Learning Systems InsightsCommissioning with communities: a toolkit for a human learning systems approach
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Collaborating with communities Commissioning Insights Local governmentLet’s co-create a new era of commissioning with communities
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Nov 26th 2024
Commissioning Insights Reports Voluntary and communityReframing Commissioning: Provocations for Change
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