What to Include in a Governance Documents Pack for CQC and Tenders

Your governance documents shouldn’t be an afterthought. They’re the evidence behind your claims — the concrete proof that you lead well, monitor quality, and manage risk.

📁 What Is a Governance Pack?

It’s a curated set of documents that demonstrates how your organisation is structured and led. You might be asked for it as part of:

• CQC registration (especially for new providers)
• Local authority or NHS tender submissions
• Due diligence checks during contract award

📌 What to Include

• Governance Overview Statement — outlines your leadership and governance approach
• Organisational Chart — shows roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines
• Quality Assurance Framework — describes how you monitor and improve
• Training Matrix — tracks staff competency and compliance
• Risk Register or Summary — demonstrates proactive risk management
• Meeting Schedule — evidence of ongoing governance oversight

This pack not only supports registration or contract compliance — it reinforces trust.

💡 Tips for Use

• Make sure documents are dated and up to date
• Tailor the pack to the context (registration vs. tender)
• Keep a single folder ready to share — digital or PDF

Too many providers scramble for this information when asked. Preparing now shows you’re serious about governance.