Service Devolution and Asset Transfer Policy
7. Annex A
Devolution Process Flowchart
Applicable to stage 1
If the request is in relation to service devolution
information will be provided to the applicant in regard to service specifications and costs (where possible an estimate of disaggregated costs).
If the request is in relation to community assets identified as priority in phase 1 of the devolution programme, the following information will be provided to the applicant:
- estimated costs for maintenance of the asset
- estimated market value of the asset (if any)
- condition survey report
If the applicant wishes to then proceed with the transfer request, in light of this information, then the expression of interest will be considered by the Devolution Board.
If the asset or service of value is greater than £100,000 and/or a key decision, Stage 2 will be required:
Applicable to Stage 2
A business plan will not be required to be submitted where a standard package is offered by Buckinghamshire Council.
If a business plan is required it is anticipated that supporting evidence will also be requested on the following areas:
- health and safety arrangements in place
- safeguarding arrangements
- staffing and/or contractual arrangements
- insurance
- operational procedures
- governance