Show the Path, Not Just the Outcome: How to Build Credibility in Learning Disability Bids
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“We support people to achieve independence.”
That’s great — but *how*?
In learning disability tenders, it’s not enough to name the outcome. You need to walk commissioners through your thinking:
- What small steps build toward independence?
- How are those steps identified, planned, and reviewed?
- How do you involve the person, their family, and professionals in shaping the journey?
- What do you do when progress stalls or risks increase?
🎯 Commissioners Don’t Just Want Promises
They want evidence that you’ve thought through the *path* to the outcome.
Anyone can write that they promote choice and control. The best bids explain *how*, with examples, tools, and personalised support plans.
That doesn’t mean writing long-winded explanations. It means offering clarity:
- ✅ “We use a visual one-page profile to help each person set weekly goals…”
- ✅ “We break down outcomes into daily routines the person understands…”
- ✅ “Progress is reviewed weekly with the person and support team…”
This shows you don’t just care — you *know what you’re doing*.
💡 Tip: Look at Your Last Outcome
Pick the last success story you shared. Could a commissioner follow the steps you took?
If not, your bid might feel like a leap of faith — and that won’t win you the contract.
📌 Show, Don’t Just Tell
In learning disability services, outcomes are personal, varied, and hard won. That’s why the *path* matters. Show it clearly — and you show your credibility.