Supporting Narrative

Supporting Narrative

The supporting narrative provides a detailed examination of why Cooperative Councils need a more transformational approach to social value. It looks in depth at the theories of competition and collaboration, and provides further narrative on the approaches outlined in the practitioner toolkit.

It builds in three parts. Part one discusses where we are and why, and advises how to effectively deliver social value in genuinely competitive markets. Part two offers a relational ‘theory of value’ which can unlock different commissioning approaches, highlighting the positive impact this is already having through a number of case studies. Part three looks at what councils and the CCIN can do about this, proposing mindset changes and meaningful, achievable steps to bring this into mainstream practice.