Adult Social Care Market Position Statement

Oldham’s Market Position Statement (MPS) is a suite of documents designed to inform care providers about:

  • The current adult social care market in Oldham

  • Areas where we are seeking to develop new provision

  • Our commissioning plans and future pipeline

The MPS is intended to engage both existing providers and new entrants — whether you’re considering setting up in Oldham or expanding your current services into new areas.

If you're interested in developing new provision or adapting existing services within the borough, we strongly encourage you to contact us for an initial discussion at asccommissioning@oldham.gov.uk.

Why a suite of documents?

Rather than one single document, the MPS is made up of several documents, each offering different types of information. This approach allows us to:

  • Update time-sensitive elements (such as commissioning priorities) more frequently

  • Keep stable data (such as population information) on a yearly review cycle

While the entire MPS is reviewed at least once every 12 months, some components may be updated more frequently, depending on changes in the local care market.

Who is it for?

While the documents are primarily aimed at care providers, some content may also be of interest to:

  • People who receive care

  • Individuals who may need care in the future

  • Family members or carers of people in receipt of care

Documents in the Market Position Statement

Below you’ll find links to each document in the suite, along with a short summary to help you find the information you need:

Capacity and Demand Summary

This document provides a high-level summary of Oldham’s population and its projected growth. It outlines the types of provision expected to see increased demand and identifies current supply issues.

Capacity and Demand Profile

This more detailed profile expands on Oldham’s population projections and expected demand for different care types. It is particularly useful for providers developing a business case. The document is designed to be browsed for relevant sections rather than read cover to cover.

Commissioning Delivery Plan

Building on the Capacity and Demand Profile, this document sets out planned commissioning activity, including developments requiring accommodation as part of the care model. It also includes any plans to use council-owned assets and outlines procurement timeframes.

Commissioning Approach

Intended for care providers, this document explains how Oldham Council commissions services and works with providers post-contract. It includes processes such as how annual fee uplifts are managed.

Contract and Quality Assurance and Improvement Approach

Outlines how we monitor the quality of contracted services, including any joint arrangements with the Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. This document may also be of interest to service users and their families, as it explains how we respond to concerns about provider performance.

Fees Paid for Adult Social Care Services

Provides details on standard commissioned fees for the current financial year and explains our approach to complex and out-of-borough fee arrangements.

Service Specific Commissioning Statements

These concise statements offer an overview of our commissioning intentions and identified gaps for specific service types in the borough.

Fair Cost of Care  

During 2022/23 all councils in England were required by the Department of Health and Social Care to complete a Market Sustainability and Fair Cost of Care Exercise.  

The documents below provide information on how this was carried out and what the rates calculated were (the two Annex B documents). 

It also required an assessment of the current market in Oldham and what plans we have in place to address any areas of concern. 

This is detailed in the Market Sustainability Plan.

Market Sustainability and Fair Cost of Care Exercise