Opportunities and Risks for Social Care Providers Under the Procurement Act 2023
⚖️ Opportunities and Risks for Social Care Providers Under the Procurement Act 2023
🔍 Understanding the Landscape
The Procurement Act 2023 changes the way public sector tenders work — and for social care providers, these changes bring both opportunities and risks. Success will depend on how well you adapt to the new environment.
💡 Key Opportunities
- Greater Transparency — More clarity on scoring and decisions opens the door for newer or smaller providers to compete more fairly.
- Focus on Outcomes — Commissioners will be looking for value, quality, and impact, not just price.
- Flexibility — New procedures may favour agile, specialist organisations able to respond quickly to emerging needs.
⚠️ Key Risks
- Increased Competition — More transparent processes may lead to more bidders entering the market.
- Scrutiny of Evidence — Poorly evidenced claims on quality, safeguarding, or social value may be more easily challenged.
- Process Misunderstanding — Failing to adapt to new procedures could lead to disqualification or weaker submissions.
📥 How to Mitigate Risk and Maximise Opportunity
- Stay informed on changes through procurement portals and updates.
- Invest in clear, robust evidence of your service quality and outcomes.
- Review your internal processes to ensure alignment with transparency and fairness principles.
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- 🔍 Pre-Tender Readiness Audit
- 📁 Tender Document Review
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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 • CQC-aligned • BASE-aligned (where relevant)