And if it is, how do you navigate through the complicated process?
We worked with a range of voluntary and community organisations to find out what they thought of the commissioning process, and asked them to share their expertise and experiences.
Out of this came a series of resources and information designed to take you through the process, from deciding whether you are ready, to looking at what happens should it all go wrong.
Some handy hints on how to sell yourself should help you make the most of your organisation's successes and capacity, and share this effectively with those who need convincing.