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5 Things Commissioners Wish Providers Understoo...

Commissioners read dozens of social care tenders each year. This article shares five things they consistently wish providers understood – from clear delivery models and evidence of outcomes to realistic...

Essex £26.7m Transforming Care Supported Living...

Essex County Council has released a £26.7m Transforming Care Supported Living opportunity spanning Hertfordshire and North Essex. Here’s a plain-English breakdown of the lots, values, timelines and what learning disability...

The Specialist Care Framework (Telford & Wrekin...

On 24 November 2025, Borough of Telford & Wrekin published “The Specialist Care Framework” (ref TWC001199), a major framework for specialist care services for adults with learning disabilities, autism, mental...

S1513 – Supported Employment Service (Salford):...

On 26 November 2025, Salford City Council published tender “S1513 – Supported Employment Service” on ProContract. This article summarises the opportunity, highlights what commissioners are looking for, and outlines how...

Staying Employed: In-Work Support, Reviews & Pr...

Getting the job is just the start. This blog explores in-work support, reviews, and progression strategies that sustain employment long-term.

Measuring Outcomes that Matter in Supported Emp...

Supported employment is only as strong as the outcomes it delivers. Learn what to measure, how to evidence impact, and what commissioners want to see.