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RESOLVED:
 

(i)           
For services described in the report that are
currently commissioned jointly by NNC and WNC, to continue to be
commissioned in this way until 31 March 2025.
 

(ii)         
For joint commissioning arrangements to cease of 31
March 2025, with both NNC and WNC commissioning and procuring
services independently from this point onwards.
 
Reasons for recommendations
 
The
separate recommissioning of these services will ensure that the
process meets the statutory duties of both NNC and WNC and provides
an opportunity to improve and transform the current services and
target more resources locally where they are needed, especially in
those areas most in need.
 
Both
NNC and WNC have sufficient commissioning staff and time to
increase market interest, by carrying out soft market testing
creating competition, and opening up dialogue with current, new and
emerging providers through market engagement events.  These may be different in NNC compared to
WNC.
 
Commissioners will ensure that engagement and involvement of
current service users, families, practitioners and providers are
considered to develop the service model and pathway for Children
and Young People services.
 
Commissioners will ensure that the Children and Young People
services are better aligned with current services in different
parts of Northamptonshire (e.g. integrated Family Hub ambitions
(hub and spoke) and the youth offer).
 
 
Alternative options considered
 
To
maintain the existing commissioning arrangements.