How to Build a Business Continuity Plan That Supports Your CQC & Tender Success
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Commissioners and regulators expect more than a generic business continuity policy. They want to see evidence that your plan is realistic, reviewed, and embedded in how your organisation works day-to-day. A strong business continuity plan (BCP) not only strengthens your tenders but also underpins good governance and service resilience.
What Makes a Business Continuity Plan Effective?
- Clear identification of risks specific to your services (workforce shortages, supply chain, IT, finance, estates).
- Documented roles and responsibilities for continuity leadership and response Iβm.
- Communication plans for staff, people supported, families, and commissioners.
- Practical, tested procedures for maintaining critical services during disruption.
- Regular reviews, updates, and alignment with your risk register and governance framework.
Why This Strengthens Tenders and Compliance
- Shows commissioners and CQC you understand your risks and are prepared.
- Demonstrates strong leadership, governance, and organisational resilience.
- Supports responses to questions on risk management, governance, and service continuity.
- Reassures panels and inspectors you can sustain services even in challenging circumstances.
A well-written BCP aligned to your specific services helps strengthen your evidence across tenders, inspections, and internal governance processes. Itβs not just a compliance exercise β itβs a key part of demonstrating your credibility and capacity to deliver safe, sustainable care.
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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 β’ CQC-aligned β’ BASE-aligned (where relevant)