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The New Fair Cost of Care Tool for Supported Li...

A clear, practical guide to the new Fair Cost of Care tool for Supported Living — what it means for providers, how commissioners will use it, and how to strengthen...

The New Fair Cost of Care Tool for Supported Li...

A clear, practical guide to the new Fair Cost of Care tool for Supported Living — what it means for providers, how commissioners will use it, and how to strengthen...

Why Learning Disability Services Now Dominate S...

Learning disability services now account for the largest share of adult social care commissioning spend — and the pressure is only increasing. Here’s why costs are rising, what this means...

Why Learning Disability Services Now Dominate S...

Learning disability services now account for the largest share of adult social care commissioning spend — and the pressure is only increasing. Here’s why costs are rising, what this means...

Cornwall’s 2023–2024 Day Opportunities Framewor...

Cornwall’s Day Opportunities framework, launched in 2023 and refreshed in late 2024, is a standout example of co-design, lived experience leadership and flexible, community-based support. From farm-based animal care to...

Cornwall’s 2023–2024 Day Opportunities Framewor...

Cornwall’s Day Opportunities framework, launched in 2023 and refreshed in late 2024, is a standout example of co-design, lived experience leadership and flexible, community-based support. From farm-based animal care to...

The Hidden Scoring Bias in MAT: Why ‘Standard’ ...

Most providers believe they’re ready for MAT — but as commissioners shift fully into Procurement Act 2023 evaluation models for 2026, “standard” Learning Disability tender answers will drop sharply in...

The Hidden Scoring Bias in MAT: Why ‘Standard’ ...

Most providers believe they’re ready for MAT — but as commissioners shift fully into Procurement Act 2023 evaluation models for 2026, “standard” Learning Disability tender answers will drop sharply in...

Why Monthly Bid Support Retainers Make Sense fo...

With Procurement Act changes, stop–start pipelines and MAT scoring, monthly bid support retainers can stabilise capacity, protect quality and keep your tenders ahead of the curve.

Why Monthly Bid Support Retainers Make Sense fo...

With Procurement Act changes, stop–start pipelines and MAT scoring, monthly bid support retainers can stabilise capacity, protect quality and keep your tenders ahead of the curve.

How Adult Social Care Providers Register for th...

From early 2025, providers bidding for council, NHS, and ICB-commissioned services will need to register once on the new central supplier registration platform introduced under the Procurement Act 2023. As...

How Adult Social Care Providers Register for th...

From early 2025, providers bidding for council, NHS, and ICB-commissioned services will need to register once on the new central supplier registration platform introduced under the Procurement Act 2023. As...