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How to Prepare Your Organisation for the 2026–2...

A practical guide for providers on how to prepare for the wave of adult social care tenders expected in 2026–2027 — from bid library readiness to workforce planning, governance, partnerships...

How to Read a Social Care Tender Pipeline Strat...

A practical guide for adult social care providers on how to use tender pipelines strategically – to prioritise regions, time resourcing, and prepare for the 2026–2029 recommissioning wave.

Why So Many Adult Social Care Tenders Are Comin...

Many adult social care frameworks were let before or during Covid and then extended multiple times. Now, with the Procurement Act and delayed recommissioning cycles converging, 2026–2027 is shaping up...

Planning Your Social Care Growth Strategy for 2...

With major Social Care and NHS frameworks due between 2026–2029, providers are starting to plan ahead. Here’s how to align growth plans, workforce strategy and tender readiness with upcoming commissioning...

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...

Why Competitor Analysis Is Now Essential for So...

Under the Procurement Act 2023, commissioners compare your bid directly against competing providers — not just against the specification. This long-form guide explains why structured competitor analysis is now essential...