CYAD Improvement Support
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Summary
...whether to directly award a £170k contract (excluding VAT) to Channel3 Consulting for one year, starting January 5, 2026, to improve care purchasing, market management, income maximization, and practice progression for children with disabilities support.
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Purpose
Like many councils, we have seen our spend on support for children with disabilities grow rapidly in the last few years. We are seeking external support to help us:
- Develop our approach to care purchasing and market management
- Maximising health and education income
- Ensuring practice is sufficiently progression focused
Decision
The Direct award of contract under waiver to Channel3 Consulting to commence on 5 January 2026 for a period of 1 year. The total value of the contract including any options to extend is £170k (Exc VAT).
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |