Ellison Lynd can provide support and guidance during negotiations with local authorities, helping the company to correctly price fees both in a spot purchase situation and when tendering for a framework.  Our in depth knowledge and understanding of the market and placement costs, allows ELC to provide recommendations for a fee structure that is both fair and competitive. There may be situations where costs associated with long standing placements change over time or due to shifts in the complexity of presentation from the service user.  ELC can offer support to renegotiate fees with the Local Authority and ensure placement stability into the future. By working with a ELC, a independent providers can ensure that its fees for children’s services are set correctly, fairly, and in a manner that supports good, long-term relationships with placing local authorities.