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How Councils Score Leadership & Governance in S...

Leadership and governance is one of the highest-weighted sections in modern social care tenders — yet often the weakest. Here’s what councils actually score, and how providers can strengthen responses...

December Isn’t a Quiet Month: Why Social Care P...

Many providers treat December as downtime, but commissioners don’t. Here’s how adult social care organisations can use the last weeks of the year to get genuinely tender-ready for Q1 2026.

What Autumn Budget 2025 Really Means for Social...

The Autumn Budget 2025 offered no new dedicated funding for adult social care — creating a high-pressure, high-opportunity environment for providers. Here’s what the funding gap means for 2026 tenders,...

What Commissioners Will Be Looking for in High-...

With a major recommissioning cycle ahead, councils and ICBs are tightening expectations for adult social care tenders. This guide explains what commissioners will expect from high-scoring bids in 2026–2027 —...

How Commissioners Are Preparing for the 2026–20...

A behind-the-scenes look at how councils and ICBs are preparing for the 2026–2027 adult social care recommissioning cycle — and what providers can do now to align with emerging priorities,...

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...