Contracting Arrangements Clause Samples

Contracting Arrangements. 6.2.1 For the purposes of the integrated comm1ss1onmg process, either Partner can undertake commissioning on behalf of itself and the other Partner and hold a contract, based upon a best fit decision at the time. Each organisation agrees to brief the other Partner via the Partnership Board on issues relating to the core elements of each contract. 6.2.2 The following core elements will form the integrated contract management approach for the purposes of the agreement: a) Contact Negotiation b) Operational Provider Management c) Contract Performance Management d) Contract Review 6.2.3 These core elements will operate across the Adult Community Care Scheme in accordance with the following principles detailed below: Adult Community Care Council & CCG Contract Leads Council & CCG Contract Leads Provider Workstream Lead Council Provider workstream lead Council & CCG Contract Leads Council Adult Community Social Care Commissioner CCGCommissioning Lead Council & CCG Contract leads 6.2.4 For the purposes of developing the integrated commissioning approach, procurement requirements and opportunities for 2020/21 will be reviewed in Quarter 4 of 2019/20. In 2019/2020 and future years, procurement delivery will take place in Quarters 1,2 & 3 with contract negotiation in Quarter 3 across each workstream. 6.2.5 The Contracts which will form part of this Scheme are set out at Appendix B - provided always that the parties acknowledge that this list will be amended as additional contracts are commissioned over the duration of this Agreement.

Contracting Arrangements. The list of contracts which are in place across the Midlands for delegated specialised services are contained in Appendix 1. This includes details of Lead Commissioning arrangements where this has been determined. The contracting arrangement for the scheme will be as follows: The scheme will encompass all existing contracts. The contracts will be agreed in line with the National Contracting SOP, the Delegation agreement and the ICB Collaboration Agreement. The contracts will be funded in line with the pooled budget arrangements detailed in Schedule 4 of the ICB Collaboration Agreement. The contracts will be managed on behalf of the East multi-ICB, by the Commissioning Team.

Contracting Arrangements. The Lead agency will: • contract with Provider(s) for the provision of the Services on terms agreed with the other Partners; • comply with all relevant legal duties and guidance of both Partners in relation to the Services being commissioned; • where Services are commissioned using the NHS Standard Form Contract, perform the obligations of the “Commissioner” and “Co-ordinating Commissioner” with all due skill, care and attention and where Services are commissioned using any other form of contract to perform its obligations with all due skill and attention; • undertake performance management and contract monitoring of all Service Contracts; • make payment of all sums due to a Provider pursuant to the terms of any Services Contract; and • keep the other Partner and the JSCG regularly informed of the effectiveness of the arrangements including the Better Care Fund and any Overspend or Underspend in a Pooled Fund or Non Pooled Fund. • Information about eligibility for and access to provided services is included in each of the summary descriptions.

Contracting Arrangements. 7.1 The list of relevant Services Contracts or parts thereof will be recorded in the Expenditure Plan. Each Partner shall ensure that copies of signed Services Contracts are maintained and available for inspection by the other Partner upon request. 7.2 The financial and operational risks of each Services Contract shall be managed by the Partner acting as Lead Commissioner. These risks shall be reported on as part of the regular financial reporting to the Commissioning Partnership Board as it determines. 7.3 The Lead Commissioner shall have the authority to agree the form and details of each Services Contract for commissioned Services using reasonable terms within their normal operating procedures with the aim of managing risk to both Partners to this Agreement. 7.4 In the event of the Partners deeming a joint Services Contract being the most appropriate contracting mechanism, the Partners shall jointly agree the form and details of each Services Contract for commissioned Services using reasonable terms with the aim of managing risk to both Partners to this Agreement. 7.5 The Partners will work together and operate Services Contracts in accordance with the obligations set out in Schedule 4 (Joint Working Obligations). Services Contract variations, extensions, renewals and terminations in full or in part shall be subject to approval by the Commissioning Partnership Board. The Lead Commissioner shall ensure that appropriate notice is given to the Commissioning Partnership Board and the other Partner prior to such variations, extensions, renewals or terminations being undertaken. 7.6 On expiry or termination of this Agreement, Services Contracts will remain with the Lead Commissioner of the Individual Scheme as set out in the Expenditure Plan. 7.7 Services Contracts shall only be assigned or novated to the other Partner on the written agreement of both Partners.

Contracting Arrangements. 6.2.1 For the purposes of the integrated commissioning process, either Partner can undertake commissioning on behalf of itself and the other Partner and hold a contract, based upon a best fit decision at the time. Each organisation briefing the other Partner via the Partnership Board on issues relating to the core elements of each contract.

Contracting Arrangements. The relevant CCG will hold the contracts for IAPT and D2A spending in each CCG area, and the Local Authority shall hold the contracts for Moving on Beds.

Contracting Arrangements. The Local Authority will hold contracts..

Contracting Arrangements. The education provider will need to provide a minimum dataset/reporting template, within an agreed timeframe with the National HEE offices to support performance monitoring of the contract. Preferred bidders will also be expected to respond in a timely fashion to ad hoc information returns for HEE. All parties agree to implement a sharing of information agreement to enable HEE and education providers to share information in relation to tracking trainees into first employment upon successful completion of the PSW training, including the PSW Supervisor Training programme who access funding. The Provider should make trainees aware that recruitment and progression data will be shared with ▇▇▇ and other relevant third parties in a pseudonymised version. Providers will ensure each trainee will have signed an appropriate information governance agreement as part of course enrolment and each trainee will be asked for details with an option “prefer not to say”.

Contracting Arrangements. The majority of service contracts are already in place and changes will be managed through contract variations with providers. Where new contracts or significant contract variations are required, the terms will be discussed and agreed through the JSCG.