Multi-commissioner reporting for VCSEs is the structured approach to producing automated, commissioner-ready evidence across multiple commissioning frameworks simultaneously — NHS ICB, local authority, and combined authority — from a single underlying data model. Quematics builds multi-commissioner reporting platforms for UK VCSE organisations using Microsoft Power BI.
According to NCVO, medium-sized charities hold an average of three to five commissioning relationships simultaneously. Managing reporting obligations for each manually is the single largest administrative burden these organisations face — typically 15 to 25 staff days per quarter across all commissioners.
What is multi-commissioner reporting?
The capability to produce separate, commissioner-specific evidence from a single integrated platform. A single Power BI data model with separate reporting layers: NHS outcome data, local authority ASCOF metrics, combined authority social value KPIs — all from the same service user records, ensuring complete consistency.
Can one Power BI dashboard serve NHS, local authority and combined authority?
Yes. A single semantic data model with multiple reporting layers. See specialist pages: commissioner-ready reporting, adult social care VCSE reporting, BCF analytics, social value analytics.
Manual versus automated: the cost comparison
Manual: 15-25 staff days per quarter (£8,000-£15,000 annually). Automated: 2-4 hours per quarter. The released time returns directly to service delivery.
How Quematics builds multi-commissioner reporting
Commissioner mapping, data model design, output configuration for each commissioner, training. Connects to Charitylog, Lamplight, Salesforce NPSP via Power BI. For portal systems (Mosaic, LiquidLogic), exports configured to feed directly. See VCSE commissioning analytics.
Frequently asked questions
What is multi-commissioner reporting?
Producing separate, commissioner-specific evidence from a single integrated platform, eliminating duplicate extraction and ensuring consistency.
How do VCSEs currently manage this?
Manually extracting data separately for each commissioner. A Power BI platform applies each commissioner’s definitions to the same source data automatically.
Can one dashboard serve three commissioner types?
Yes. Single data model, multiple reporting layers — NHS, local authority, combined authority — from the same service user records.
How does Quematics connect to Charitylog and Mosaic?
Power BI connects via API or export. For Mosaic and LiquidLogic, data exports feed directly in required formats.
Cost of manual versus automated?
Manual: 15-25 days per quarter (£8,000-£15,000/year). Automated: 2-4 hours per quarter.
How long to implement?
Eight to ten weeks from commissioner mapping to live multi-output reporting.
Simplify your reporting
Contact us for a free multi-commissioner data review. Visit gov.uk VCSE Business Hub.