OU Level 4 NVQ in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting for Social Care
Qualification summary
The qualification is based directly on the National Occupational Standards for Commissioning, Procurement & Contracting for the Social Care, Children’s and Young People’s Workforces.
It is intended for people who have a role in commissioning in the health and social care sector and supports the aims of each UK government for high quality provision based on improved outcomes.
This qualification, in the familiar NVQ format, is the first national qualification at this level to be introduced for the Commissioning workforce within the care sector, and will be available only in Wales where there is the most urgent need.
Qualification details
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
This qualification will lead to employment opportunities due to the policy imperative in Wales for the commissioning workforce to have access to qualifications that will assure suitable learning and occupational competence. It also allows for progression to the NVQ 5 in Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting.
Local Government Community Development Officer
Purchasing/Procurement Officer
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01 Health, Public Services and Care
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01.3
Health and Social Care
Assessment systems and requirements are based on the CPC Assessment Strategy, which in turn is approved by UKCES and based on SfC&D’s over-arching assessment strategy for NVQs.
Recording forms will ensure opportunities for assessors to give feedback to their candidates and provide evidence that the competences and values of the CPC NOS have been demonstrated.
Candidates must complete all four Mandatory Units in Group A plus any four Optional Units from Group B (Total 8 units)
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Mandatory Units
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A/104/1737 - Develop effective working relationships (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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F/104/1738 - Promote effective arrangements for governance and organisational responsibility (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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J/104/1739 - Enable understanding of the commissioning environment in your area of responsibility (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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A/104/1740 - Negotiate effectively in order to promote positive outcomes (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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Optional Units
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F/104/1741 - Encourage innovative approaches to commissioning activities (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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J/104/1742 - Contribute to the development, maintenance and evaluation of systems to promote the rights, responsibilities, equality and diversity of individuals, families and communities
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L/104/1743 - Ensure the engagement of individuals, families and communities in all commissioning activities (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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T/104/1784 - Research the needs of the local population for
the provision of services
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R/104/1744 - Manage resources to meet priorities and demand (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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Y/104/1745 - Develop evidence based commissioning policies and strategies to improve outcomes (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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D/104/1746 - Develop joint working agreements and practices and review their effectiveness
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H/104/1747 - Work with partners to jointly commission services (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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K/104/1748 - Make decisions and solve problems (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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M/104/1749 - Initiate and implement change and improvement in services, provision and systems (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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H/104/1750 - Assess required outcomes and specify a sustainable supply of services (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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K/104/1751 - Find out if the market can deliver services to meet priorities and outcomes (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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M/104/1752 - Manage and develop the market to deliver your organisation’s priorities and outcomes (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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T/104/1753 - Plan the development of self-directed support (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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A/104/1754 - Purchase goods and services to meet the continual development and the changing needs of the provision (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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F/104/1755 - De-commission services (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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J/104/1756 - Manage contracts to achieve outcomes (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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L/104/1757 - Secure the supply of a programme of specified services (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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R/104/1758 - Manage and use e-procurement to deliver priorities and outcomes (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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Y/104/1759 - Improve contract performance (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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L/104/1760 - Implement quality assurance for your area of responsibility (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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R/104/1761 - Evaluate and improve organisational performance for your area of responsibility (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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Y/104/1762 - Plan, implement and manage the sharing of knowledge and good practice to inform innovation and improve service delivery
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D/104/1763 - Assess the impact of commissioning activity on social, economic and environmental sustainability (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
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H/104/1764 - Contribute to and influence policy and strategy development within and beyond your own organisation (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)