Case Study

Eazy Care were in their infancy. Whilst their holistic approach and unique ties with the community, encapsulated just what the commissioner wanted, they did not have the usual experience or capacity expected to deliver as a prime provider in Islington.

We worked closely with the team advising and guiding them where and how this may go against them. Firstly, ensuring we had clarity that they could submit a compliant bid, and secondly, best preparing and advising the team on any potential opportunities and risks which their unique situation may be reflected in their quality score.

We worked through each requirement and submitted and managed clarifications relating to the required contract examples, additional financial information, and how these would be evaluated and scored. We were able to ensure that they were compliant and able to pass the first stage selection questionnaire, even though the contract represented a minimum growth 500%+ growth of current homecare delivery.

Eazy Care were based in our prominent N1C (community hub) alongside their sister charity SYDRC. To ensure maximise the perceived quality of their proposition, we focused on the local community, presenting them as part of a holistic partnership of services including youth and parenting programmes and services, employability support, information and guidance.

This community connection and local candidate attraction meant they were less impacted by retention problems. With retention and continuity of care being a significant issue, we were able to demonstrate their growth had been impacted by long term incumbent contracts being extended, and so this contract would empower them to expand their holistic outcome-based care, which best utilises the strengths of the community. By leveraging this strength, we provided a solution to industry local recruitment issues and were able to mitigate the perceived weakness of their current capacity.

“We want to recommend Krisja at K Low Consulting. Krisja provided exceptional service during our recent application for a significant contract with a local authority.

K Low Consulting’s expertise and guidance were invaluable throughout the entire process. Krisja took the time to understand us as individuals and our organisation’s values and vision. He conducted thorough research to gain a deep understanding of our industry and the specific requirements of the contract. Krisja provided strategic guidance and practical assistance at every step. He was always available to address any questions or concerns and communicated clearly and concisely, instilling confidence in our partnership. As a result, our application was of excellent quality and perfectly tailored to our needs.”

Isahaq Abdikarim – Registered Manager, Eazy Care CIC

Following a successful evaluation, Eazy Care were invited to presentation, and following additional guidance and support, they were successfully awarded as one of the main locality providers! A £1M+ per annum contract, which will now provide a foundation for Eazy Care to grow and extend their community strengths-based care to support vulnerable people across North London.

“Thanks to Krisja, we were able to submit a highly competitive and compelling proposal, which ultimately led to our successful bid for the contract. Krisja’s contribution and guidance played a significant role in securing this important opportunity for our organisation, and we are truly grateful for their support.

We wholeheartedly recommend K Low Consulting to any organisation in need of expert consultancy services. Their professionalism, expertise, and commitment to the success of the project was outstanding.”

Isahaq Abdikarim – Registered Manager, Eazy Care CIC