How to Evidence Good Governance in Social Care Tenders
Governance is the invisible force behind every successful tender. If your service lacks clear leadership, oversight, and risk management — or if you can’t explain it — commissioners will hesitate to award you the contract.
🏛️ What Do Commissioners Look For?
They want to see that your service is:
- Well-led and strategically managed
- Backed by clear decision-making structures
- Able to identify, escalate, and act on risk
- Learning from incidents, feedback, and outcomes
This isn’t about seniority — it’s about accountability and structure.
📋 What to Include in Governance Responses
- Named leadership roles and lines of accountability
- Overview of your audit and quality assurance process
- Examples of board-level or senior oversight
- Descriptions of how you manage risk across services
- Reference to any governance meetings or reporting cycles
Attach your organisational chart or governance structure diagram if allowed.
💡 Pro Tip
Don’t describe what governance is — describe what your governance does. Use real, recent examples to show how it improves care and reduces risk.
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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 • CQC-aligned • BASE-aligned (where relevant)