We work with local authorities through collective procurements, with a single system and consistent terms and conditions. This unified position gives our members access to fair rates driven by competition.
We assure this with a contract management approach which holds providers to account for quality and cost and a commissioning approach which supports market development.
CarePlace, our brokerage platform, gives our members real time information supporting daily purchasing decisions and negotiations with providers. It helps to ensure the right placement in the right place and at the right time. This data also enables us to be intelligent customers, by supporting evidence based commissioning and effective market management. Data also enables providers to better meet the needs of local authorities.
We know our members have budgets to balance. We have therefore made a key focus delivering significant financial cash and cost avoidance savings from our approach to the market, but also from process improvements and the reduced duplication of activity across LAs.
Fairer pricing
Supporting Local Authorities to get the best price through choice and competition to find the right placement at the right time.
More effective markets
Supports market stimulation and facilitates block contracting, with all procurement open to new entrants.
Cost and quality management
Clear and consistent discounts and T&Cs, monitored centrally.
Economies of scale
Collaboration between authorities to maximise consistency and scale to get the best from our markets.
Risk management
Ensures compliance with all relevant regulations reducing the risk of legal challenge.
Reduced legwork
Streamlines the way in which we buy and contract placements through market leading technology.
Market insights
Supports Local Authorities to become intelligent customers, providing clarity about need and gaps in the market.
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