Supervision Isn’t Just Support — It’s Strategic Tender Evidence

Supervision isn’t just about checking in. Done well, it’s a powerful tool for improving quality, retaining staff, and generating the kind of real-world evidence that wins tenders.


🔍 From Admin to Impact

Commissioners don’t just want to know you do supervision — they want to see:

  • How supervision improves individual practice
  • How it links to outcomes for people supported
  • How learning is captured and shared

Make supervision active, not passive. Use it to explore incidents, reflect on decisions, and apply learning — especially in services supporting people with learning disabilities or complex needs.


🧠 What to Say in Tenders

Describe:

  • Your supervision frequency and structure
  • How you tailor it for different roles or needs
  • How you record and follow up on actions
  • Any use of reflective models or supervision frameworks

Most importantly, give examples of how supervision has led to improved support, staff insight, or better outcomes.

To commissioners, this shows a culture of continuous improvement — not just compliance.

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

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