How to Evidence Multi-Agency Safeguarding in Tenders
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Multi-agency working is a legal expectation under the Care Act 2014 — but in tenders, it’s your ability to evidence it that counts. You need to show commissioners what collaboration looks like in your service, not just say that it happens.
📚 Don’t Just Name Agencies — Show the Work
It’s easy to list the organisations you liaise with, but that’s not enough. Instead:
- Give examples of joint actions or decisions that improved safeguarding outcomes
- Show how you follow up after external concerns are raised
- Reference meetings attended, reports shared, and learning applied
✅ Tender Evidence Tips
Commissioners look for proof that you:
- Engage in two-way communication with safeguarding boards and partners
- Have clear escalation processes between internal and external leads
- Contribute meaningfully to multi-agency enquiries and MARACs
For example: “Following a concern raised by an out-of-hours GP, our Safeguarding Lead liaised directly with the local MASH team, contributing to a swift joint enquiry.”
📈 What Makes You Stand Out
High-scoring bids don’t just state processes — they show culture. Do your team:
- Feel confident engaging with other agencies?
- Receive training on inter-agency safeguarding expectations?
- Use lessons from joint working to improve future practice?
Multi-agency working is one of the strongest indicators of a mature safeguarding culture. Show that it’s embedded in your service, not just on paper.