Why Governance Weaknesses Undermine Social Care Tenders
Poor governance isn’t just a compliance risk — it’s a tender risk. Commissioners increasingly look beyond service delivery and scrutinise how well your organisation is governed, managed, and able to handle future challenges.
Weak governance shows up in tenders as:
- ❌ Vague or outdated policies
- ❌ Poor evidence of oversight or accountability structures
- ❌ Unclear risk management processes
- ❌ Gaps between strategy and operations
Even strong operational services can lose marks (or entire bids) if governance is weak, unclear, or under-evidenced.
Strong governance helps commissioners trust that:
- ✔️ Risks are identified and well managed
- ✔️ Decision-making is robust and documented
- ✔️ Compliance is built into culture, not left to chance
- ✔️ Services are resilient and adaptable
If governance weaknesses are identified during clarification questions, it can seriously undermine confidence — and your bid’s score.
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Updated for Procurement Act 2023 • CQC-aligned • BASE-aligned (where relevant)