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Commissioning is how we work out what is needed, and work with everyone involved to make those things happen in the best and most cost-effective way.

Our vision is to become a commissioning driven authority. This is because this is the best way we can:

deliver the council’s priorities as set out in the Somerset Council Plan
live within our means in the face of sustained public spending cuts
take an informed approach to allocating and prioritising scarce resources
undertake the unprecedented rethinking of public services (and our relationship with the public) that is necessary at scale and at pace
truly understand the needs of our population and different places
make best use of all available resources (not just those we directly control)
continually challenge ourselves on the impact we are having and how well we are achieving the outcomes that matter most

Below is a list of useful documents. These will be added to, and amended as our approach to commissioning evolves.

Last reviewed: February 1, 2024 by Ian

Next review due: August 1, 2024