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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
New powers to inspect care providers: CCPS secures guarantee of consultation
Significant new powers of inspection are to be conferred upon the care services regulator by Section 43 of the…
Providers' faith in procurement hits rock bottom as CEC Tender is dropped
The City of Edinburgh Council Care and Support tender is once more under focus following the production of a report…
CCPS responds on Protection of Vulnerable Groups legislation
CCPS has today submitted its response to the consultation on Scottish Statutory Instruments relating to the…
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…
Quality Group
23 Mar 2010
This is a CCPS members-only meeting.
Members will be able to access more details about this meeting nearer the…
Vacancies
Information and Communications Officer - Job Vacancy
Housing Support Enabling Unit, Edinburgh
£28,679 – £32,765
The Housing Support Enabling Unit…