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Commissioning
Commissioning, procurement and tendering have become the key enabling processes that facilitate the involvement of the voluntary sector in the provision of publicly-funded support and care services in Scotland’s communities. They are major areas of interest and concern to CCPS and its members.
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New Localism
The introduction of the Concordat between Scottish Government and local authorities in November 2007, and the subsequent development of Single Outcome Agreements by local authorities and their community planning partners, has added a new dimension to policy making in Scotland.
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Regulation of Care
The Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001 established both the Care Commission, which regulates and inspects care services in Scotland, and the Scottish Social Services Council, which regulates the workforce.
Latest News
Local Government Committee backs CCPS call for independent scrutiny of procurement exercises
The Local Government Committee of the Scottish Parliament has supported
CCPS’ call for further scrutiny of…
Local authorities given new duty to take account of inspection reports
The Finance Committee of the Scottish Parliament has accepted amendments to the Public Service Reform Bill which…
Care and support tender abandoned in Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh’s controversial care and support tender was finally abandoned on 11 March, as the council…
About CCPS
CCPS is the association of voluntary sector organisations providing care and support services in Scottish communities. Its membership comprises the majority of the leading national non-profit and charitable service providers in Scotland.
CCPS exists to identify, represent, promote and protect the interests of its members, so that they can maximise the support they provide to the people who use their services.
You can use this site to find out more about CCPS and its members, keep up to date with our latest news or look through our list of publications.
We welcome feedback, so feel free to contact us by email, phone or in writing.
Forthcoming Events
Commissioning for Personalisation: One day ADSW seminar in partnership with CCPS
18 Mar 2010
The purpose of this event is to provide participants with an opportunity to hear how the challenges associated with…
CCPS conference
25 Nov 2010 - 26 Nov 2010
Further details of the not-to-be-missed CCPS conference will be available soon. Please bookmark the Conference 2010…
Vacancies
No vacancies at present.