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Developing local supply chains for the Work Programme: a London borough perspective. Dianna Neal, Head of Economic Opportunity. Place is important in delivery. Why local supply chains?. Physical access
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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