A practical health check for commissioning leads within local authorities.
Surface risks early and strengthen your commissioning strategy.
The Commissioning Health Check audit offers a fast, structured diagnostic designed specifically for local authority commissioning leads working within children's services. In just a few minutes, you’ll answer a simple set of 15 yes/no questions and receive a risk snapshot across six essential areas: service design and fit, access and timeliness, workforce and delivery, outcomes and impact, learning and intelligence, and implementation and oversight. This isn’t a lengthy audit, it’s a quick, focused assessment that reveals where risk is building, highlights known but unaddressed gaps, and pinpoints pressures affecting vulnerable children and families. Designed by sector specialists and grounded in current local authority challenges, the Health Check provides instant feedback to support governance conversations, prioritise next steps, and guide improvement planning. Take yours now and get the assurance you and your team needs.
What the Commissioning Health Check covers
Service Design & Fit
Assess whether your service specifications and delivery models truly meet evolving local needs and priorities.
Access & Timeliness
Identify gaps and barriers affecting timely access for children and families, and spot where wait times are growing.
Workforce & Delivery
Uncover risks around workforce stability, capacity, and delivery pressures impacting service continuity.
Outcomes & Impact
See how well your arrangements focus on outcomes, evidence impact, and drive continuous improvement.
Learning & Intelligence
Evaluate your use of data, feedback, and learning to inform commissioning decisions and adapt to change.
Implementation & Oversight
Check how robust your oversight is after mobilisation, from contract management to ongoing assurance.