delivering efficiency in commissioning

spending on commissioned services

is spiralling

Over the last 4 years…

•Residential care unit costs increased 19%

•Learning disability residential care unit costs

increased 29%

•Home care overall costs increased 23%

Source: NHS

the way services are commissioned is changing rapidly

commissioning budgets are being squeezed

how do you get the best out of your

commissioning budgets?

Commission care at the right price

Compare services

View regional and national trends

View what other Authorities pay for similar placements

Judge which of your placements provide good value

Find a specific serviceCompare what other authorities are paying

Review individual and detailed placement costs

Use block contracts efficiently

Ensure contracts have optimal occupancy

Manage reservations, cancellations, re-bookings

Deliver services to clients at the point of need

Select the best service for your service user

Reserve beds easilyReport on occupancy levels

Use block contracts efficiently: Edinburgh

58% occupancy increased to 89% occupancy

Re-booked cancellations increased to 70%

£137,000 saved

CareBookingEdinburgh City Council

Save time for professionals

Provide up-to-date vacancy information

Enable simple and efficient search for services

Empower citizens to make their own choices

Find services easilyProvide detailed information packs

Summary of benefits

• Ensure you are paying a fair price

• Get the best out of existing agreements

• Save professionals time searching for services

delivering efficiency in commissioning

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