Our Services
Mediation & Fee Management
Building sustainable agreements that deliver value and trust
Our Fee Management and Mediation service works through and connects with Local Authorities and specialist education providers to establish fair, transparent, and financially sustainable placements. We focus on achieving improved terms and conditions — not just 'one-off', 'cost avoidance' savings — resulting in long-term budgetary control and stronger collaborative relationships.
Outcomes:
- Demonstrable cost savings and better value for money
- Improved partnership working with providers
- Sustainable commissioning arrangements aligned with strategic priorities
Quality Assurance & Market Oversight
Driving quality and safeguarding outcomes in the Alternative Provision (AP) sector
We help Local Authorities and SEND Alternative Provision (AP) (and other education) Providers implement effective quality assurance frameworks to ensure placements are safe, effective, and delivering positive outcomes for children and young people.
Support includes:
QA frameworks, tools, and monitoring processes
Provider audits and market reviews
Practical recommendations for market development and improvement
Acting as an authorised tender and commissioning partner for AP providers
Ensuring AP settings are "commissioning ready"
Developing bid strategy
Write, quality-assure and submit tender responses
Manage clarification questions and submission deadlines
Support mobilisation upon successful award of a tender opportunity
Other Services Include...
Commissioning Strategies
We design evidence-based commissioning strategies tailored to local needs, ensuring sufficiency, sustainability, and alignment with statutory responsibilities.
Efficiency Reviews
Our independent reviews identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce spend, and strengthen commissioning outcomes — without compromising quality.
Training & Collaboration
Through our national and regional networks, we offer ongoing support, training, and collaborative opportunities for commissioning teams. Membership gives you access to exclusive resources, best-practice forums, peer-learning groups, and specialist workshops designed to build capacity and confidence in SEND commissioning.
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