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This presentation by Dianna Neal, Head of Economic Opportunity, explores the significance of local supply chains in delivering effective Work Programme outcomes in London boroughs. It highlights the importance of physical access, community networks, and collaboration among local service providers and employers. The session discusses the role of boroughs as strategic partners in service delivery and their proactive involvement in sub-contracting opportunities. Through engaging presentations, feedback, and ongoing discussions, challenges and next steps for performance management and partnership development are outlined.
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Developing local supply chains for the Work Programme: a London borough perspective Dianna Neal, Head of Economic Opportunity
Why localsupply chains? • Physical access • Networks and knowledge – different communities, common barriers to work, other local service providers; local employers • Specialist providers • Building on what works London boroughs ‘gatekeepers’ in their community leadership, service delivery and commissioning roles
Involvement in the Work Programme Strategic delivery partner Don’t participate Reactive Proactive Both Sub-contractor Survey of London boroughs (22 total; Dec 2010) 68% interested in becoming sub-contractors 95% want to influence sub-contracting locally or sub-regionally
Involvement in Work Programme (2) 22 responses, December 2010
Share information and intelligence Support for VCS & social enterprise Events Consortia, including LA as delivery organisation Business development Provider fora Adoption of local standards Broker access to: Employers Employer partnerships Large regeneration schemes Council services Housing, revs & bens; public health, family approach Strategic partners LSP or equivalent Premises Practical steps
Progress? Lots of discussions & EOIs Positive feedback Commitments currently only around sub-contracting Challenges around funding models Next steps Performance management Strategic partnership development Learning, development & review Progress and next steps
Thank you Contact details: dianna.neal@londoncouncils.gov.uk; 020 7934 9819 Work programme in London: http://lseo.org.uk/workprogramme