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The New Rules of Social Care Tender Evidence in...

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 Mu...

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 Pr...

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...

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 (20...

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 ...

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...