What Commissioners Look for in Quality Questions (And How to Answer Them)
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ā What Commissioners Look for in Quality Questions (And How to Answer Them)
š Why Quality Questions Matter
Quality questions make up a significant portion of your tender score. Commissioners use them to assess how well you deliver safe, effective, person-centred care aligned to their priorities. Strong responses to these questions are essential to secure contracts.
š What Commissioners Want to See
- Clarity: Clear, structured answers that address each part of the question.
- Relevance: Responses tailored to the specific service, demographic, and commissioning priorities.
- Evidence: Examples, data, feedback, and case studies that show impact.
- Governance: Assurance that your systems support quality, safety, and compliance.
- Outcomes: How your service delivers real, measurable benefits to people.
š” How to Strengthen Your Answers
Align responses to CQC Key Lines of Enquiry (Safe, Effective, Caring, Responsive, Well-Led). Use method statements to outline processes and demonstrate consistency. Back claims with evidence, not vague statements.
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š Final Thought
Strong answers to quality questions are the foundation of successful tenders. Clear, structured, and evidenced responses show commissioners you understand what matters most.
Written by Mike Harrison, Founder of Impact Guru Ltd ā specialists in bid writing and strategy for social care providers.
Visit impact-guru.co.uk to browse downloadable strategies, method statements, or get in touch about tender support.