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 websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
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.
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Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 14 Jul 2026 |