Quality

For too long, elements of housing and social care provision have been entirely unregulated.

Commissioning Alliance is working with local authorities to raise standards across the board; introducing accreditation, minimum standards, and contract management; upskilling relevant teams; and improving the way data is collected and shared.

This helps local authorities meet their aims of better provision for the vulnerable, and ultimately, through working in collaboration, delivers improved outcomes for those who need it most.

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Inspection service

A centralised temporary accommodation inspection service, operating across London.

Property accreditation scheme

A bespoke property accreditation scheme, funded by participating local authorities, ensuring temporary accommodation properties meet minimum required standards.

Data collection

Improved data collection, allowing operational insight and continuous improvement in Housing provision.

Collaboration

Collaboration, document sharing, and contract management, helping local authorities and providers work better together.

TA properties

Access to a higher standard of TA properties from registered and accredited providers for local authorities.

Greater booking opportunities

Assurance and greater booking opportunities for providers, with accredited properties visible to all participating local authorities.

Setting the Standard

Commissioning Alliance, in collaboration with the London Boroughs, is delivering a service that ensures all properties used by councils for temporary accommodation meet the required housing standards.

The Setting the Standard (StS) project has been founded with the support of 31 London boroughs, London Councils, and with backing from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Culture, making this a truly pan-London mission.

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