what makes affective partnerships? simon baker head of contracts-funding first4skills
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What makes Affective Partnerships?
Simon BakerHead of Contracts-Funding First4Skills
What makes affective Partnerships?
Same process and procedures whether• Sub contract to• Sub contracting from• DWP providers• SFA providers• Third sector
The journey
• Responsibilities• Procedures• Due Diligence• Contractual arrangements• Monitoring arrangement• Processes• Reports• Payment system
What do you look for?
• Success retention• Audited accounts• Risk assessment• Equality and diversity• Awarding body• Staff qualifications
To consider
• Checks and balances
• Cultural fitDifferent for different partnershipsAs important to legal and financial requirements
Levels of Responsibility
Procedure
Cost
• Under SFA rules and regulations 15% is seen as the Management cost
• May not always be the case• If you are Sub-contracting find out what they
are doing for you as a Prime• Prime takes the risk
To consider
Linear process
Check List
Exercise
• In groups 4-6 check the list and map out your businesses priorities and areas you need to cover.
• Add other areas that you feel would benefit your organisation
• Highlight any concerns• Feedback
Headlines
Success retentionAudited accountsRisk assessmentEquality and diversityAwarding bodyStaff qualificationsYour specific requirements
ResponsibilitiesProceduresDue DiligenceContractual ArrangementsMonitoring arrangementProcessesReportsPayment system
Links
• http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=2E693F90-DA47-4F8F-B519-34E4C55F3F91
• http://readingroom.skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/sfa/SA-Del_Partner_Guidance_Manual_2.pdf
