{"product_id":"commissioning-and-purchasing-9780415247436","title":"Commissioning and Purchasing","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Terry Bamford\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Public Policy - Social Services \u0026amp; Welfare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential guide to commissioning and purchasing in social care provides case studies, guidelines, and checklists to help readers to assess need, develop care plans and select suppliers of care. It clearly explains: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe reasons for the shift to commissioning and purchasing away from direct provision\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe distinction between commissioning and purchasing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow to ensure that the commissioning and purchasing process fully reflects the views of users and carers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003econtracts and tenders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ecosts and prices in relation to providing quality care\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow safeguards can be built into the commissioning and purchasing process.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an invaluable resource that focuses on the practical skills required to deliver effective care. It has been written for social care students, frontline staff and their managers to help them through the process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46929459576983,"sku":"9780415247436","price":3383.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780415247436.webp?v=1771599845","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/commissioning-and-purchasing-9780415247436","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}