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.
Real world examples
Practical tools
Clear explanations
Free Starting Points
Helpful resources to build your understanding and confidence
Commission Readiness
Assessment
Discover how commission-ready your organisation is and get personalised recommendations for your next steps.
Takes around 10 minutes to complete.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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
Commission Ready Toolkit
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.
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 Participant100% 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
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.”
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.
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