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Factors that constrain and enable

Aspect of Commissioning 6: Making room to make a difference. Teaching text from June 2025.

June 2025 teaching template, slide 65

Making room to make a difference – factors that constrain or enable (1/2)

Interpretation of key legislation and up and coming policy changes and other statutory requirements

Understanding of funding levels and drivers of cost

Implications of Medium-term Financial Planning / long-term financial situation

Approach to market sustainability?

Clear equalities policy for commissioning and use of Equality Impact Assessments

Strong understanding and strong use of the Social Value Act and Sustainability Act

Which of these factors most holds back your ability to work in this space? Which most supports you? (Remember to look at the next slide as well)

June 2025 teaching template, slide 66

Making room to make a difference – factors that constrain or enable (2/2)

Implications of regulatory/ inspection or quality assurance regime

Understanding of other relevant legislation

Clear local commissioning strategy and policy

Shared approach across the organisation

Shared approach across place

Which of these factors most holds back your ability to work in this space? Which most supports you? (Remember to look at the previous slide as well)