Preparing for New Tendering Processes Under the Procurement Act 2023
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📑 Preparing for New Tendering Processes Under the Procurement Act 2023
📜 Why This Matters for Social Care Providers
The Procurement Act 2023 simplifies procurement procedures — but social care providers must prepare now to adapt to these changes. Tendering will still be competitive, but new routes and processes are being introduced that reward clarity, readiness, and alignment with commissioning priorities.
🔑 Key Actions to Take
- Review Your Policies and Procedures — Ensure your governance aligns with the principles of transparency, fairness, and proportionality.
- Strengthen Your Evidence — Prepare strong examples of quality, safeguarding, workforce development, and social value.
- Monitor Opportunities — Stay ahead of changes by actively monitoring procurement portals and clarification notices.
- Engage with Commissioners — Build relationships and understand ICS priorities to strengthen your responses.
💡 Why Preparation Matters
Providers who are proactive will be better placed to:
- Adapt to new procedures and avoid delays
- Identify opportunities suited to their strengths
- Position themselves as quality-focused, transparent, and partnership-ready
The changes favour providers who align early — not those who wait and react.
📥 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 strengthen your approach.
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.