Commissioning Public Services - The good practice principles of commissioning

This report was commissioned by the EQUAL Social Economy Scotland Development Partnership in partnership with the Scottish Government Third Sector Division and produced by Forth Sector Development.

Commissioning Public Services is a practical guide aimed at frontline service commissioners who are involved in the design of service specifications and contracts. It is particularly focused on service commissioners who are developing services for delivery by third sector organisations. The guide may also be of use to procurement support staff that support front-line service commissioning. The guide is based around recognised principles of good commissioning when purchasing services for ‘service users’. 

Any questions or comments should be directed to the Third Sector Team, Scottish Government, on Geoff.Pope@scotland.gsi.gov.uk.