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Support ICBs to adopt multi-year contracts for VCFSE organisations delivering community mental health services.
Conclusion
The Department and NHE England should support ICBs to move away from short-term commissioning cycles to multi-year contracts for VCFSE organisations supporting the delivery of CMHS. The publication of the Strategic Commissioning Framework presents an opportunity to enable the bold action needed by ICBs to harness the value and potential of community assets and transform how service are delivered—but this must be matched by practical support and accountability to ensure the ambition is realised amid ongoing system pressures. (Recommendation, Paragraph 154)
Source
Committee
Health and Social Care Committee
Inquiry
Community Mental Health Services
Report
4th Report - Community Mental Health Services
02 Dec 2025
HC 566
Addressee Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Timeline
Recommendation age
0.5 yr
Report published
02 Dec 2025