"What is Collaborative Advantage?" - key themes from Huxham and Vangen
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This document summarises a number of common bases of collaboration presented in 'What is Collaborative Advantage?' (Huxham and Vangen, Routledge, 2005).
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Partnership working (local and regional)
Sub-contracting toolkit for the learning and skills sector
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This toolkit offers practical help on sub-contracting agreements and what to consider before and during programs of delivery. In doing so, it keeps at its core the aim of driving up the quality of the training you deliver to your learners.
Supporting smaller independent training providers in collaborative contracting
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This fact sheet is for providers affected by the introduction of Minimum Contract Levels (MCL). Its purpose is to help providers understand the requirements of the Chief Executive of Skills Funding so they can select the most appropriate model for new collaborative contracting arrangements.
Sample contracting agreement: Developing a new, not-for-profit company - South West Association of Training Providers (SWATPro) Ltd
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This is an example of an SLA and Quality Manuals used in creating a new, not-for-profit company, developed by the South West Association of Training Providers (SWATPro). It forms part of a set of three documents relating to this project. To view the full set, enter "SWATPro" in the free text search.
The merger of two Adult Learning Services: Powerpoint presentation
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This presentation illustrates the separate case study of the merger of two adult learning provider services and the benefits, barriers, risks and issues arising. It will be of interest if you are considering either a joint management arrangement or a full merger.
Sample contract and quality framework for establishing a skills consortium (West Yorkshire Learning Partnership)
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This document is one of several sample materials for use in establishing a skills partnership or skills consortium. This document comprises the contract and quality framework for organisations joining the West Yorkshire Learning Partnership Skills Consortium. It can serve to inform the establishment of similar partnership arrangements, particularly where an existing consortium is being converted or remodelled.. Search for ""Skills Consortium"" to find related resources.
Creating a new single contract for GTAs: GTA England case study
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This case study describes the initiative of GTA England to extend services and support for its members in the new contracting environment. It will be of interest to those seeking ideas about member consultation related to minimum contract levels (MCL) and insights into members’ perceptions.
Sample service level agreement for setting up a company to hold SFA contracts (Open4Learning)
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This is the Service Level Agreement entered into by four not-for-profit institutions in Yorkshire coming together to form a new company to hold Skills Funding Agency contracts. It can be used to inform similar arrangements in other consortia.
Planning to build on past success: ALP Surrey case study
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This case study describes the rationale and proposed set-up of a new consortium to deliver Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and Young People’s Learning Agency (YPLA) contracts. It explores the issues, benefits and operation of a collaborative-type approach with a lead organisation with no delivery responsibilities.
Forming a new company: Open4Learning case study
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This case study describes how four not-for-profit institutions in Yorkshire came together to form a new company to hold Skills Funding Agency contracts. It illustrates the issues for charitable sector organisations wishing to retain their own identity and ethos within a shared enterprise.
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