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The New Rules of Social Care Tender Evidence in 2026

Commissioners are tightening expectations around evidence in 2026 tenders — focusing on outcomes, consistency, impact, and real-world delivery. This guide explains what will change, the evidence providers need, and how...

The 2026 Commissioning Reset: What Providers Must Do Differently to Win Tenders Next Year

As the Procurement Act beds in and councils prepare for an unprecedented recommissioning cycle, 2026 will be a defining year for social care tenders. This article explains the major shifts...

Why ECM Isn’t an Outcomes Strategy Under the Procurement Act 2023 (And What Providers Need Instead)

Many providers assume their Electronic Care Management (ECM) system “covers outcomes”. Under the Procurement Act 2023 and MAT scoring, that assumption becomes risky. Commissioners will expect joined-up KPI evidence, governance...

Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) Scoring & Rising Social Value Weightings: What Providers Must Do Before 2026

A practical, late-2025 guide to MAT scoring and the rising importance of social value under the Procurement Act 2023. Learn what commissioners now expect, how scoring models are changing, and...

How to Prepare for the Procurement Act 2023 (2025–2026): Practical Guide for Social Care & NHS Providers

The Procurement Act 2023 went live in February 2025 — but its real impact is being felt now as commissioners embed MAT scoring, transparency duties and new renewal routes. This...

The Procurement Act 2023: What Health and Care Providers Need to Know

The new Procurement Act 2023 reshapes how public contracts are advertised, evaluated and awarded. This guide explains what’s changing, how it affects NHS and local authority tenders, and what providers...

How the Procurement Act 2023 and National Care Service Plans Could Collide

Will the Procurement Act 2023 and a potential National Care Service pull social care commissioning in opposite directions? Here’s what providers should be watching.

How to Strengthen Your Tenders in Line with the Procurement Act 2023

Stronger tenders win contracts. Here’s how to align your social care bids with the Procurement Act 2023 and stand out for quality, value, and transparency.

Opportunities and Risks for Social Care Providers Under the Procurement Act 2023

The Procurement Act 2023 opens new opportunities — and new risks — for social care providers. Here’s how to prepare and protect your organisation.

Preparing for New Tendering Processes Under the Procurement Act 2023

The Procurement Act 2023 introduces new tendering processes. Here’s how social care providers can prepare to stay competitive and compliant.

What the Procurement Act 2023 Means for Social Care Providers

The Procurement Act 2023 introduces big changes for health and care commissioning. Here’s what social care providers need to know.

Procurement Act 2023: What It Means for Social Care Providers

Understand the Procurement Act 2023 and how it changes social care tendering for providers and commissioners.