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Direct Payments: The Hidden Financial Risks for...

Direct Payments were designed to offer choice and flexibility — but rising fees, poor oversight, and unpaid invoices are creating hidden risks for providers. Here’s what you need to know.

What Commissioners and Frameworks Say About AI ...

Commissioners are asking more questions about AI use in tender submissions. This blog explains current government guidance and how social care providers can stay compliant and competitive.

Balancing AI and Human Expertise: A Futureproof...

AI can enhance your bid writing, but it’s no replacement for sector expertise. Here’s how to balance technology with human judgement for stronger, more credible tenders.

The Risks of Over-Reliance on AI in Social Care...

AI tools can help draft tenders, but over-reliance risks weak, generic answers. Learn where AI supports — and where human expertise remains essential to win social care contracts.

How to Disclose AI Use in Tenders: Following th...

New government guidance means social care providers must now declare AI use in tenders. This post explains how to comply with PPN 02/24 — and what commissioners want to see

How to Safely Use AI in Social Care Tenders

AI can support tender writing — but it won’t win bids on its own. Learn how to use AI safely, spot its limits, and avoid the common pitfalls in social...