Young Lives Bradford Consortium Launch Event Thursday 6 th February 2014 Carlisle Business centre

AGENDA The Journey begins Working Group - the journey continues Keynote Address Vision, Mission & Values Business Model & Governance Structure Membership Framework & Eligibility Criteria Table Discussions The consortium landscape – a View from Bradford and beyond Summary and Next Steps Lunch

The Journey begins Young Lives Bradford seek to consult the network on the development of a consortium of children & young people’s VCS organisations in Bradford District A Network Forum was held in 2012 with 28 local providers in attendance Focus - to introduce the concept of closer collaboration and gauge the level of support for a consortium in Bradford Outcomes - broad endorsement from the network was secured to drive forward the consortium initiative Initial proposals presented to second network forum in January Working group established with leadership and commitment to consortium working in Bradford

Working Group Members Anna Shepherd Joint Activities & Motor education Service Jeff Gordon Keyhouse Gill Midgley Relate Bradford Janet Jewitt Eccleshill Adventure Playground Matthew Band One In A Million Dionne Norman Young Lives Bradford / Bradford CVS Kerr Kennedy Young Lives Bradford / Bradford CVS

The Journey Follow NCVO guidance to establish model of Lead body Consortium with a Special Purpose vehicle (SPV) as basis Application to SIB Group for pre-feasibility grant accepted Selection process established to appoint consultant Neil Coulson– an independent consultant and practitioner with expertise in art of consortium development was appointed to advise the working group and oversee the initial development Business plan produced Membership and quality framework agreement produced Stakeholders consulted including Local Authority commissioners New company - Young Lives Bradford Consortium - incorporated January 2014

The journey continues, key objectives……. Consolidate the business and establish membership Seek funding to support coordinated delivery of vital services in Bradford District Work with stakeholders to establish better partnerships Increase the level of contracts delivered by local VCS in Bradford District

Keynote Address Jill Campbell Assistant Director Commissioning & Procurement

Councillor Ralph Berry Lead Member for Children’s Services

Vision, Mission, Aims and Values Anna Shepherd J.A.M.E.S. Initial Board Member Young Lives Bradford Consortium

Vision, Mission, Aims and Values Beneficiaries 1.Service Users 2.Member Organisations

Vision Improve the quality of life of children, young people and families, and to strengthen local communities, by bringing together the diversity and expertise of the voluntary and community sector.

Mission To win significant resources to sustain and grow local, high quality voluntary and community sector provision in response to identified needs.

The Relationship between Vision & Mission To win significant resources to sustain and grow local, high quality voluntary and community sector provision in response to identified needs Consortium members Local people engaging in community-based services and activities To improve the quality of life of children, young people and families, and to strengthen local communities, by bringing together the diversity and expertise of the voluntary and community sector Mission Vision Immediate beneficiaries Ultimate beneficiaries

Policy Aims Service Users - Access to consistent, high quality, well resourced services - Ensure services comply with safeguarding standards - Provide a voice for children, young people and families -Shape the strategic direction of related policy Funding & Finance - Maximise financial investment - Increased bargaining power - Collective research Strategy - Co-ordinated strategic overview - Joint needs analysis and joint strategic planning - Strategic interface/ intermediary between funders and providers

Additional policy aims include -Develop internal and external quality assurance frameworks -Build the capacity of member organisations -Generate economies of scale and therefore efficiency savings -Capture the outcomes and added value generated by members -Develop democratic governance for members to control their own consortium -Effectively manage conflicts of interests -Promote, integrate and embed service user participation

Underpinning Values Collaborative working Addressing social and economic inequalities Inter-linking locally based services Generating added value Commitment to self-empowerment Non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory practice Culturally sensitive Free or affordable services

Core Operating Values Voluntary and community sector focus Objectivity and impartiality Influencing patterns of supply Protecting autonomy and strengthening organisations Inherent dynamism and responsiveness Unswerving commitment to the needs of service-users

Business Model Matt Band One In A Million Initial Board Member Young Lives Bradford Consortium

Business Principles Apply Business Skills and Commercial Acumen Set clear Business Objectives Explore and take advantage of opportunities Create and use Management information Undertake short and long range Business and Financial Planning Streamline management and back office functions Employ Business and financial analytical tools Review on a regular and systemic basis Maintain strong internal research and capacity development Members will NEED to sign up to these Business Principles!

Operating Structure Company Ltd by Guarantee Hub & Spoke structure Outsource hub functions to Bradford CVS

Contracting & Sub-Contracting Information Sharing and Intelligence of Community Need Co-Design of Services Shape Service Specifications and Tender Frameworks Identify appropriate Funding and Tender opportunities Submit YLB Consortium Funding Bids and Tender Proposals If successful, Award sub-contracts to Members through Joint Development Planning OR open, competitive Sub- Tender Monitor and Evaluate Performance against main and sub contracts

Governance Structure Membership owned and controlled Company Limited by Guarantee Max. of twelve directors on ‘thirds principle’ Includes four Independent Directors from outside membership - One nomination from Bradford CVS Three year cycle

Initial Board of Directors Anna Shepherd Janet Jewitt Matt Band Gill Midgley Kerr Kennedy

Funding Hub – paid for via contract top-slicing mechanism Principle of minimal top-slice

Membership Framework & Eligibility Criteria Kerr Kennedy Bradford CVS Initial Board Member Young Lives Bradford Consortium

Membership Framework Two categories - Full and Associate Full Membership Organisations that are ‘contract-ready’ Pre-qualifies for sub-contracts through consortium Full voting rights

Associate Membership May not currently meet contract-readiness criteria Working towards being ‘contract-ready’ Potential to add value to the consortium Can deliver outside sub-contracting arrangements e.g. spot purchase Network with other members Full voting rights in new company

Universal Criteria Sector (not-for-profit organisations & defined social enterprises) Services targeted at those most in need Area of operation Commitment to consortium working Commitment to sharing expertise

Contract-Readiness Criteria Financial Health Quality systems Suitable organisational policies Suitable governance Technical capacity

Joining the Consortium Complete and submit Application Form Membership Assessment Panel Decision Full Member Associate Member

Table Discussions Talk through questions, comments, responses Refer to FAQs sheets Take notes of unanswered questions and key comments on flipchart Decide on one item to be fed back

A view from beyond Bradford Neil Coulson

The A-Z of Consortium-Working BirminghamBlackburn CoventryGateshead LeedsLondon PortsmouthPreston SalfordSheffield StocktonWakefield 19 May 2011

Drivers Scale Joint working at the frontline – improved services for client groups Driving up standards Building capacity Strengthening competitive position 19 May 2011

Scope Sector-wide or sub-sector Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) Membership ownership and control Commissioner investment 19 May 2011

Challenges From culture of entitlement to culture of enterprise Seeing ‘the bigger picture’ In it for the long haul 19 May 2011

Greater Together CYP Consortium across Lancashire Idea emerged in 2011 Set up as formal consortium (‘super provider’)

Vertical Alliance Commissioner Managing Body Frontline VCS Providers

Horizontal Alliance Frontline VCS ‘Super Provider’ Commissioner

Benefits of a horizontal model Grass roots ownership and ‘buy-in’ Level playing field – mutualism, co-operation Peer-to-peer mentoring/capacity building Shared risk and reward Creating a step change in VCS delivery capability

Greater Together’s approach to Localism ‘Local Rootedness’ criterion within Membership Prospectus Large and small National and local

Successes Over 70 members Investment from Lancashire Children and Young People’s Trust Board first contract secured - £700k for targeted youth support 2013 – investment from Social Investment Business/second contract secured - £2.5m for Early Support services 2014 – currently going for £3m Domestic Abuse contract

Young Lives Bradford Consortium Has all the ingredients for success: – clear evidence of community need – proactive, entrepreneurial working group – receptive commissioners – critical mass within the sector – capacity building support from the CVS

Young Lives Bradford network Remains as a universal infrastructure support network for C&YP Voluntary Sector All functions to continue - Core Strategic Group - Quarterly Forums - Representation - Information & Guidance - Training

Summary Member benefits Quality Improvement Negotiating Power & Funding prospects Image and Profile Resource use Strategic capability

Summary Responsibilities of membership Promote & Develop the Consortium Sharing expertise & input to joint tenders Listen to & Involve young people in service design Participate in capacity-building initiatives Join appropriate clusters Adhere to Consortium values

Next Steps Download Application form from or on request from YLB Submit Application Form and associated documentation to Optional Consortium Readiness Workshop on Thursday 13 th February noon at Carlisle B.C. First Membership Assessment Panel 21 st March Further questions to Kerr Kennedy at Bradford CVS or Access V.O.S.O. support from Bradford CVS

Over to you…..!