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Understand commissioning

Without the jargon

Practical resources and training for therapeutic and specialist children’s service providers who want to become more confident and commission-ready.

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Real world examples

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Practical tools

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Clear explanations


Free Starting Points

Helpful resources to build your understanding and confidence

Commission Readiness Assessment helping organisations understand their strengths, opportunities and readiness for commissioning.

Commission Readiness
Assessment

Discover how commission-ready your organisation is and get personalised recommendations for your next steps.

Takes around 10 minutes to complete.

Free guide with ten practical commissioning tips for therapeutic providers and purpose-led organisations.


10 Commissioning Top Tips
for Small Providers

A one-page guide with practical advice to help you understand where to begin and what commissioners need to know.

Funding application checklist helping organisations prepare stronger funding applications.


Before You Apply
for Funding

A one-page checklist to help you make sure that you’ve covered the key points before you apply for funding. Strong applications need a solid foundation!

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LinkedIn Insights

Regular practice insights, tips and updates to help you navigate the commissioning landscape.

Stay informed and up to date.

Premium Workbooks and Toolkits
Practical, downloadable resources designed to help you build stronger organisations, communicate your value and become commission-ready.

Learn at your own pace

Strategic Foundations Blueprint
£47.00

Build the foundations for sustainable growth.

Create a clear vision, mission, values and strategy using the same guided framework Fiona uses with consultancy clients.

✓ 39-page professionally designed Blueprint
✓ Step-by-step strategic planning framework
✓ Commissioner insights throughout
✓ Worked examples and expert guidance
✓ Action planning templates
✓ Designed to complete in one strategy day or at your own pace.

Business Positioning Blueprint
£59.00

Help commissioners understand your value.

Learn how to clearly communicate what you do, who you help and why your organisation matters.

✓ 45-page professionally designed Blueprint
✓ Step-by-step business pitch and positioning framework
✓ Commissioner insights throughout
✓ Worked examples and expert guidance
✓ Templates to help you communicate your value with confidence
✓ Designed to complete in one strategy day or at your own pace.

Pricing & Sustainability Blueprint
£67.00

Price your services with confidence.

Develop pricing that reflects your impact, supports sustainability and prepares you for commissioning opportunities.

✓ Interactive Excel workbook with built-in calculators
✓ Step-by-step pricing framework
✓ Commissioner insights throughout
✓ Worked examples and expert guidance
✓ Capacity and sustainability calculators
✓ Designed to complete in one afternoon or revisit as your organisation grows

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Commission Ready Toolkit

Commission Ready Toolkit containing the Strategic Foundations Blueprint, Pricing & Sustainability Blueprint and Business Positioning Blueprint to help organisations become commission-ready and build sustainable growth.
Commission Ready Toolkit
Sale Price: £147.00 Original Price: £173.00

Build | Price | Position
Everything you need to create a sustainable and commission-ready organisation.

Includes:
✓ Strategic Foundations Blueprint (£47)
✓ Pricing & Sustainability Blueprint (£67)
✓ Business Positioning Blueprint (£59)

Complete the full Commission-Ready Framework and save £26.

Training & Workshops

Interactive training to build your knowledge, confidence and practical skills.

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Commissioning Made Simple

A practical workshop for therapists and specialist providers

An interactive workshop that demystifies commissioning and gives you the knowledge and told to position your services with confidence.


What you will learn

✓ Understand what commissioning actually is.
✓ Recognise realistic opportunities for your service.
✓ Communicate your value in commissioner language.
✓ Avoid common mistakes.
✓ Feel more confident navigating funding systems.
✓ Know your practical next steps.

The first Commissioning Made Simple workshop has now taken place - and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive.

What people are saying

“"The workshop was clear, practical and relevant to therapists like me that are wanting to understand commissioning."

— Workshop Participant

“It helped me demystify commissioning and identify realistic next steps."

— Workshop Participant

"The workshop helped me think differently about the language I use."

— Workshop Participant

100% of participants said they would recommend the workshop

Why this workshop is different

This isn’t another generic procurement training.
This workshop is build on Fiona’s experience:

  • Occupational Therapist

  • Mental Health Professional

  • Foster Carer

  • Charity Founder

  • Commissioner

  • Education | Health | Social Care

  • NHS | Local Authority | Charity Sector | Private Sector

You are learning from someone who has sat on both sides of the table.
This combination of skills is incredibly rare!


“Fiona clearly has lots
of expertise in commissioning"

— Workshop
Participant

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After the workshop participants reported…

Greater Confidence

“The workshop helped me improve my knowledge of commissioning and I came away with practical next steps.”

Clearer Understanding

“The training has given me a good basic understanding of commissioning.”

Better Positioning

“The workshop helped me think differently about the language I use.”

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Still unsure what you need?

Let’s find the right starting point together

That’s exactly why the Kindle Strategic Clarity Conversation exists.

Together, we’ll explore where you are now, what’s getting in the way and what support would create the biggest difference.

No pressure. No sales pitch. Just clarity.

Kindle Strategic Clarity Conversation
£95.00

Gain clarity, confidence and a practical plan for your next steps.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by commissioning, unsure how to position your service, or uncertain where to focus your time, this conversation is the best place to start.

During this focused 60-minute session, we'll explore your organisation, your goals and the challenges you're facing. Together, we'll identify your priorities, uncover opportunities and create a clear action plan tailored to your organisation.

You'll leave with practical recommendations, greater confidence and a clearer understanding of what to do next.

Ideal for:

  • Occupational therapists and other AHPs

  • Therapeutic and specialist children's service providers

  • Charities, CICs and small organisations

  • Anyone looking to become more commission-ready and sustainable

What's Included

✓ 60-minute online strategic conversation

✓ Review of your current position and priorities

✓ Expert commissioning and business development advice

✓ Tailored recommendations specific to your organisation

✓ Written summary of key actions and next steps

✓ £95 redeemable against future consultancy within 30 days

Who it's for

This conversation is perfect if you are:

  • Unsure where to start

  • Trying to understand commissioning

  • Refining your service offer

  • Preparing for funding or procurement opportunities

  • Feeling stuck and needing an experienced strategic sounding board

Who it isn't for

This probably isn't the right service if you're simply looking for general business coaching or marketing advice. The conversation is specifically designed for therapeutic, health, education and children's service providers wanting to strengthen their organisation through commissioning, strategy and sustainable growth.

What happens afterwards?

Every organisation is different. Following the conversation, you may decide to:

  • Continue independently using your action plan

  • Complete one of the FLCC Blueprint resources

  • Attend a Commissioning Made Simple workshop

  • Receive further strategic consultancy tailored to your needs

There is no obligation to continue.

£95 (deducted from future support)

One conversation can create the clarity that changes everything