Decision Maker: Children's Trust Joint Committee

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: January 28, 2026

Purpose:

Content: RESOLVED:   (i)         To note that the Provisional Contract Sum was negotiated in accordance with the provisions set out in the Service Delivery Contract.   (ii)       To note the 2026/27 Provisional Contract Sum of £200.773m.   (iii)      To note Northamptonshire Children’s Trust Medium Term Financial Strategy 2026 – 2029 incorporating the agreed provisional contract sum for 2026/27.   Reasons for Recommendations   •             To note the budget for our Trust for 2026/27. •             To facilitate West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire Council’s to set budgets for the 2026/27 financial year and to meet their duties to set balanced budgets. •             To allow West Northamptonshire and North Northamptonshire Council’s to build Northamptonshire Children’s Trust’s MTFP into their respective MTFP’s. •             To meet the requirements set out in the Service Delivery Contract between West Northamptonshire, North Northamptonshire Council’s and NCT.   Alternative Options Considered   To take no action – This is not recommended as this will not allow the respective Councils to fulfil their responsibilities to set balanced budgets.  The proposed recommendations are made to ensure our Trust’s future pressures and savings are built into the respective Councils MTFP and support our Trust to deliver the approved Business Plan.