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Qualification details

OU Level 5 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

500/7242/0
OU - Open University Awarding Body
5 (Original NQF Level)
NVQ - National Vocational Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2009
Operational start date in centres:
01/09/2009
Accreditation end date:
31/12/2010
Certification end date:
31/12/2013
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.
English
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 may also allow for progression to management qualifications.
Manager
Purchasing/Procurement Officer
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.3  Health and Social Care
N/A
Pass
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)
  • A  -  Mandatory Units
    • K/104/1765 - Develop strategic partnerships and alliances for commissioning (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • M/104/1766 - Maintain governance of a person-centred commissioning culture that promotes inclusion, cohesion and regeneration (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • T/104/1767 - Manage the environment in which your organisation operates (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • A/104/1768 - Negotiate the agreement and implementation of sustainable commissioning strategies for positive outcomes (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
  • B  -  Optional Units
    • F/104/1769 - Plan the workforce to achieve outcomes (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • T/104/1770 - Secure financial resources for your organisation’s plans (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • A/104/1771 - Establish and maintain an organisational culture of risk awareness (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • J/104/1773 - Engage with the decision making process of your organisation (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • F/104/1772 - Enable your organisation to align or pool budgets with a partner (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • L/104/1774 - Develop a joint strategic needs assessment and delivery strategy (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • R/104/1775 - Implement self-directed support in your organisation (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • Y/104/1776 - Assess the impact of commissioning policy and strategy on improving outcomes for individuals, families and communities (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • D/104/1777 - Use information to take critical decisions (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • H/104/1778 - Develop a supply chain strategy for your organisation (Commissioning Contracting and Procurement)
    • K/104/1779 - Manage change in organisational activities (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • D/104/1780 - Manage a programme of complementary projects (Commissioning, Contracting and Procurement)
    • H/104/1781 - Assure your organisation delivers quality services (Commissioning, Contracting and Procurement)
    • K/104/1782 - Develop teams to manage the commissioning of services for adults, children and young people (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)
    • M/104/1783 - Provide leadership for your organisation