TSA News Online Issue Twenty Two - West Cheshire Together

Authorities rolling out the cap from 15 July. The roll out is expected to be
completed by September 2013. You can read more here
Commissioning Update
MASTERCLASSES TO HELP CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONS WIN GOVERNMENT
CONTRACTS
The Office for Civil Society has announced a series of Masterclasses to help
civil society organisations win government contracts. These new workshops
will help charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises to win and
deliver public service contracts. The first workshops to help charities,
voluntary organisations and social enterprises (VCSEs) capitalise on
opportunities to work for government are now open for registration.
The first North West masterclass will take place on 26 th and 27 th March at the
Kings Conference Centre in Manchester- if you are interested, then you can
book your place via the link above. Places cost £25.
Developed by the government with partners in the private and voluntary
sectors, the masterclasses will use case studies, practical tools and the direct
experiences of experts to guide organisations through what is required to win
and deliver public service contracts. They will aim to improve key skills across
a range of areas, including:
writing winning bids
adjusting to changes in the tender process
developing consortia
financial skills, such as how to profile and manage risks
Designed for service managers, senior staff and trustees, the masterclasses
will be held in regions across England until March 2014. To see the content of
the masterclasses and to sign up for the first master classes in London and
Manchester during March 2013 go to -
http://knowhownonprofit.org/funding/service/commercial-masterclasses/event-listing
More information can be found by clicking on OCS masterclasses
To register your interest and sign up to hear about the full events programme
email - commercialmasterclasses@ncvo-vol.org.uk