Using Case Studies in Learning Disability Tenders: What to Include
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🧠 This blog is blog 5 of our 7-part series on learning disability tender writing — helping social care providers strengthen their responses and stand out to commissioners.
Browse all 7 blogs using the numbered links at the bottom of this post.
Case studies in tender responses are often wasted — generic, vague, or too focused on the service instead of the person. But when done right, they’re one of the most powerful ways to build trust with commissioners. A bid writer for learning disability services can help you identify the right examples and frame them for maximum impact.
📌 What makes a strong case study?
A good case study should:
- Describe a real person with learning disabilities (anonymised)
- Explain their background and needs
- Detail the personalised support they received
- Show the outcome or difference made
It’s not about showcasing your service. It’s about showing how you improved someone’s life — and how that aligns with the commissioner’s priorities.
🔍 Keep it focused and outcome-driven
Commissioners don’t want a life story. They want to know:
- What was the issue?
- What did you do?
- What changed as a result?
Use this simple structure to keep your case study on track — and make sure every example is relevant to the question you’re answering. A learning disability bid writer can help shape this content while making sure it remains authentic and tailored to the bid.
🎯 Align with the service model
If your case study is about someone with autism, show how staff used autism-specific training or strategies. If it’s about behaviours that challenge, show how PBS was used proactively.
This shows you deliver tailored care — not just generalised support.
💬 Use real voices where possible
Including quotes (from the person, a family member, or a professional) can humanise your response and provide evidence of impact. For example:
"I’ve never seen my son so independent — he’s doing things we never thought possible." – Parent
This adds authenticity and emotion that commissioners will remember.
✍️ Where to include them
You can include case studies as:
- Standalone examples under relevant answers
- Boxed sections or sidebars if allowed
- Annexes if permitted by the tender format
Always check word limits and don’t let a case study dominate your answer — use it to enhance, not replace, your core content. Our bid proofreading service for social care providers can help refine case studies for clarity, tone, and structure before submission.
🧠 7-Part Blog Series: Learning Disability Bid Writing
This focused blog series explores what commissioners expect in learning disability tenders — and how to present your service clearly, confidently, and competitively.
- 📌 What Commissioners Expect in Learning Disability Tender Responses
- 🧍 How to Evidence Person-Centred Planning in Learning Disability Tenders
- 🎯 How to Demonstrate Outcomes in Learning Disability Tender Responses
- 👥 How to Show Staff Skills and Values in Learning Disability Tenders
- 📖 Using Case Studies in Learning Disability Tenders: What to Include
- 🧩 How to Show Person-Centred Support in Learning Disability Bids
- 📈 Using Outcomes Data to Strengthen Learning Disability Tenders