Delivery of improved outcomes / greater cost efficiencies in Social Care and SEND – Impower contract award

July 14, 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 award of a call-off contract to IMPOWER on 14/07/2026. This contract is for improvement work to deliver better outcomes and cost efficiencies in Social Care and SEND. The contract will run for an initial 17 weeks with an option to extend for up to 16 more weeks.

Full council record

Purpose

Pursuant to an Authorisation from the Council’s Scheme of Delegation – GEN1 - To enter into any contract for works and the supply of goods and services

Decision

To award without further competition a call-off contract for the supply of Improvement work to deliver improved outcomes/greater cost efficiencies under the ESPO Consultancy Services Framework 664_25 Lot 4b to the IMPOWER in accordance with the direct award criteria thereunder.

The proposed call-off contract shall continue for an initial period of 17 weeks and include an option to extend its term for a further period of not more than 16 weeks.

Supporting Documents

For Publication - Executive Decsions by an Officer Social Care and SEND Impower contract award sig.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Jul 2026