Resources Toolkit for the Strategic Commissioning Framework
This is part of the APS Strategic Commissioning Framework.
This resources toolkit supports agencies to implement the APS Strategic Commissioning Framework. It brings together guidance on implementing the framework and existing resources, making it easy to find advice on scoping and resourcing your work. This toolkit, it will continue to be updated over time as additional resources become available.
Use this toolkit alongside the framework as you:
- decide how to deliver core work in-house
- recruit and develop APS employees
- consider outsourcing core work in limited circumstances, ensuring benefits for the APS.
All agencies must move away from outsourcing work that is the core role of the APS or the agency, so we don’t create or perpetuate capability gaps.
Whether you are scoping a new initiative or re-examining how you deliver existing work, clarity on the problem and intended outcomes is key. Anticipating the skills you need – and how long you need them – is important
Recruitment
Core work must be done by APS employees.
Development
Investing in staff development is key, so the APS has the capability to do its job well.
Using APS networks
You can use APS networks for advice, resources and expertise.
Procuring contractors, labour hire or consultants
Find out when you can use contractors, labour hire or consultants.
Managing contracts
Maximise the benefits through good contract and supplier management.
Capability transfer
Build knowledge and skills transfer into outsourcing arrangements, to grow APS capability.
Setting targets
Agency heads must set targets to reduce their agency’s reliance on inappropriate outsourcing of core work.
Monitoring and accountability
Progress will be tracked and publicly reported.