Pilot for the delivery of the Pause Programme in Gloucestershire

May 29, 2026 Executive Director of Children's Services (Officer) Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Executive Director of Children's Services approved the payment of a licence fee to Pause for Change for two years and the commissioning of a Pause Programme delivery contract for 23 months. The decision was made on 29/05/2026. The approved actions include payment of a licence fee up to £42,000 and a delivery contract up to £386,000, using the Consultancy+ Framework.

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Purpose

Pursuant to an Authorisation from: Council’s Scheme of Delegation GEN 1: To enter into any contract for works and the supply of goods and services

Decision

In line with the Gloucestershire Children’s Services Ambitions Plan (2024) and in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Children’s Safeguarding and Care:

DECISION 

  1. To approve the payment of a licence fee to Pause for Change for a period of two years (maximum value £42,000). This licence is required to enable delivery of the nationally accredited Pause model.
  1. To approve the commissioning of a Pause Programme delivery contract (23 months, including mobilisation and delivery) at a maximum value of £386,000, and to agree the use of the Consultancy+ (C+) Framework as the route to market.

These are two separate but interdependent arrangements: the licence enables the use of the Pause model, while the contract secures a provider to deliver the programme.

Supporting Documents

For Publication - FINAL Pause Gloucestershire - Officers Decision.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date29 May 2026