Why Assistive Technology Matters in Domiciliary Care Tenders

August 5, 2025

📝 This is blog 1 of a 7-part series exploring how domiciliary care providers can strengthen their bids by linking reablement, assistive technology, and outcomes; links to all 7 below.

Assistive technology (AT) is no longer just an innovation add-on — it’s increasingly seen by commissioners as a standard part of safe, modern home care delivery. Whether you’re bidding to deliver reablement, personal care, or complex community packages, referencing your use of AT in the right way can give your tender a competitive edge. That’s why many providers choose to work with a specialist domiciliary care bid writer to make sure these details come across clearly.

🧠 It’s Not About the Tech — It’s About the Outcomes

Many providers fall into the trap of listing gadgets. But commissioners want to know how AT improves people’s lives — not just what equipment you use.

In your bid, you should aim to demonstrate:

✅ How AT supports people’s independence and choice
✅ How it reduces risks (e.g. falls, medication errors)
✅ How it enables reablement and shorter care packages
✅ How it helps staff respond proactively
✅ How outcomes are recorded and reviewed

🔍 Include Examples That Feel Real

Don’t just say you use telecare or mobile monitoring — show what that means in practice. For example:

“We supported a gentleman with mild cognitive impairment to remain safely at home by installing a door sensor linked to our out-of-hours responder. Over six months, there were no further wandering incidents, and the care package was reduced from 3 to 2 calls per day.”

Even brief examples like this build credibility and show you understand the real-world application of AT. These are the kinds of case studies that strengthen home care tender submissions and make them stand out in crowded competitions.

🧾 Link It to Your Staffing Model

Commissioners also want to know how AT fits into your staffing and communication systems. You might explain how:

Mobile apps improve care coordination and reduce missed visits
Digital alerts support lone workers or out-of-hours response
AT reduces the need for intrusive or excessive care

It’s not just about equipment — it’s about how your whole service model integrates technology to keep people safe and independent.

💬 What to Say in Your Tender

Use clear, confident language. Avoid vague terms like “we embrace innovation” unless you back it up with specific, measurable examples. Consider lines like:

“We embed assistive technology into every reablement plan as standard.”
“Our digital care planning system flags missed medication or mobility risks in real time.”
“We use AT not to replace care, but to extend independence and reduce over-support.”

That kind of language shows insight, not just intention. If you’re unsure whether your draft has the right balance of clarity and impact, a specialist bid proofreading service can help polish and strengthen it before submission.

📚 Read the full 7-part blog series on Reablement and Assistive Technology in Domiciliary Care Bids: