Opportunities and Risks for Social Care Providers Under the Procurement Act 2023
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⚖️ 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.
📥 Bid Writing Support from Impact Guru
If you'd like expert support preparing your tenders under the Procurement Act 2023, visit our Bid Writing for Social Care Providers page to see how we can help.
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.