Collaborative Provision Handbook

Contents

 Foreword 

 This Document 

 Key Contacts 

 University Policy on Collaborative Provision 

 Defining Collaborative Provision 

 Responsibility for Quality and Standards 

 Developing Collaborative Provision 

Programme Approval
The Approval Process
Who to Contact First
The Initial Proposal
Fast Track Approval Process
Full Approval Process

Activity Approval
Business Case
Business Case - Risk Assessment
Business Case - Who to Contact for Help
Business Case – Approval

Programme Approval
Programme Approval - Programme Documentation
Programme Approval - Partnership Management Plan

Partner Approval
Partner Approval - Due Diligence Investigations of Prospective Partner Organisations
Partner Approval - Reciprocal Due Diligence

The Approval Event

Post Approval
The Agreement
Advertising and Recruitment

Ongoing Management and Monitoring
Management Framework
Annual Reporting
Periodic Review and Revalidation
Moderator Reporting

 Review and Re-Approval of Collaborative Arrangements 

 Termination of a Collaborative Arrangement 

 Programme Closure 

 Appendix 1 - Key Areas to Consider when Developing Collaborative Provision 

 Appendix 2 - Collaborative Provision Sub-Committee Terms of Reference 

 Appendix 3 - Principles for Collaborative Provision 

 Appendix 4 - Initial Concept Form 

 Appendix 5 - Business Case and Agreement Application Forms 

 Appendix 6 - Risk Assessment 

 Appendix 7 - Partnership Management Plan