Decision details

This report seeks authorisation to enter into a contract with single source supplier, the Institute of Family Therapy for training services.

Systemic Social work (SSW) Practice Training has been identified as a key requirement for workforce development, to support the Resilience model.

The Institute of Family Therapy was commissioned to deliver a training programme in 2017 to Senior Social Work Team Managers. This training underpins the Framework for Social Work which is being implemented to improve social work practice in Barnet.

Based on the quality and outcomes from the initial cohort trained, Family services has taken a decision to roll out this training programme across the service. Consistency of provider is required to ensure that the approach and model will be applied in the same way across the service, so as to deliver the best outcomes for children and young people. 

The cost to the Council will be £254,520 for a 5 year rolling programme and will be spent between 2018-2023 against the agreed budget for workforce, learning, and development.

A 10% discount has been negotiated with the provider to deliver value for money to the Council.

Decisions :

1.         To enter into a to enter into a 5 year contract with single source supplier, the Institute of Family Therapy for training services.