How Training and Competence Strengthen Your Workforce Evidence in Tenders

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Why Workforce Competence Matters

Commissioners and CQC expect providers to demonstrate that their workforce is competent, confident, and appropriately trained. This isn’t just about having certificates on file — it’s about showing how your training translates into high-quality care.

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What to Evidence in Tenders

When writing about workforce competence, include:

• Mandatory and specialist training completion rates
• Staff qualifications relevant to your service type
• Commitment to continuous professional development (CPD)
• Supervision, appraisal, and competency assessment processes
• How you address emerging needs through targeted training (e.g., PBS, autism, dementia)

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Common Tender Weaknesses

• Listing generic training without linking it to quality outcomes
• Failing to show how training is refreshed or updated regularly
• Not evidencing the impact of training through audits, supervision, or outcomes

Strong bids connect training to real-world benefits: safer care, greater independence for people supported, and reduced risks.

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Resources to Strengthen Your Workforce Evidence

Explore resources to help demonstrate your approach to workforce competence:

➡️ Recruitment Method Statements
➡️ Retention Method Statements
➡️ Workforce & Recruitment Strategies
➡️ Bid Strategy & Training for Social Care Providers

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Written by Mike Harrison, Founder of Impact Guru Ltd — specialists in bid writing and strategy for social care providers

Visit impact-guru.co.uk to browse downloadable strategies, method statements, or get in touch about tender support.