What is included in a Strategic Review?

Each Strategic Review includes a board-ready report, risk and opportunity map, 90-day action plan, bid readiness scorecard, and optional leadership presentation — all aligned to Procurement Act 2023 and MAT principles.

Who is this designed for?

Our Strategic Reviews are designed for NHS and social care providers — including ICB-aligned community pathways, CHC services, and local authority-commissioned providers — who need clarity and readiness for frameworks or renewals.

Can this help with tender performance?

Yes. The review identifies evidence gaps, governance risks, and performance strengths to improve scoring under MAT evaluation. It often precedes bid library or triage tool development for end-to-end readiness.

Do you work with NHS-commissioned providers and ICBs?

Yes. We work with providers operating under ICB contracts, CHC frameworks, and joint NHS–social care pathways to align operational delivery with commissioning priorities.

Strategic Reviews & Positioning for Social Care Providers | Impact Guru

Under the Procurement Act 2023, success for both social care and NHS-commissioned providers depends on clarity, readiness and evidence — not just reactive bidding. Our Strategic Reviews help providers understand where they stand, identify risks and opportunities, and align their service models to future commissioning priorities. Whether you’re preparing for frameworks, improving contract performance or diversifying services, we’ll help you focus resources where they’ll have the most impact. Our reviews are designed for teams working with Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), integrated community pathways and joint NHS–social care contracts.

Why Strategic Reviews Matter

Providers across social care and NHS community pathways face workforce pressures, shifting commissioning priorities and a more transparent, evidence-led procurement regime. A structured review creates a shared picture of where to compete, how to evidence outcomes and where to reduce risk — so board decisions are confident and defensible.

Aligns your delivery model to Most Advantageous Tender (MAT) scoring
Builds a roadmap to strengthen KPIs, governance and social value evidence
Prepares you for frameworks, call-offs and renewal conversations
Stops “scattergun” tendering by clarifying strategic fit

Who We Support

NHS and local authority–commissioned services, including CHC and integrated community pathways
Learning disability and autism services
Supported living and reablement
Domiciliary/home care and complex care
Mental health and community services

From smaller providers planning growth to established organisations re-focusing, we tailor the review to your goals and risk profile.

Key Questions We Help You Answer

Where do we have the strongest fit with current and future commissioning priorities?
How do we evidence outcomes, governance and social value credibly and consistently?
What should our bid/no-bid criteria be, and how do we enforce them?
How do we structure our tender process and library to cut time and risk?
Which services, geographies or partnerships should we prioritise (or pause)?

What You’ll Receive

Board-ready review report with clear findings and recommendations
Risk & opportunity map (service lines, geographies, partners)
90-day action plan to improve readiness and evidence
Bid readiness scorecard covering KPIs, social value, governance and library
Optional slide deck / leadership presentation for decision-making

Reviews are scalable — from light-touch diagnostics to deep-dive positioning and operating model options.

How It Works (4 Steps)

Discovery: briefings, service portfolio, past tenders/feedback, KPIs and governance artefacts
Analysis: fit to commissioning priorities, MAT readiness, evidence gaps, workforce capacity and risk
Options: scenarios for focus, diversification and partnership approaches
Action: a 90-day plan linked to measurable outcomes and owners

Use Cases

Framework prep: clarify scope, capacity and evidence before a multi-lot opportunity
Renewal at risk: diagnose under-performance, rebuild the evidence story and fix governance gaps
Growth pivot: target new geographies or client groups without overstretching
Operational tidy-up: align library, processes and KPIs to reduce rework and variance

Linked Services (often commissioned after the review)

Bid Library & Process Design — reusable templates, smart index, version control
Bid Triage & Opportunity Assessment — structured bid/no-bid tools and governance logs
Contract Continuity & Outcomes Evidence Support — KPI dashboards, narrative assurance and renewal packs
Tender Review & Proofreading — independent compliance and scoring checks

Why Choose Impact Guru

Deep experience across supported living, domiciliary, reablement, CHC and complex care
Practical, evidence-led recommendations that translate straight into tenders and reviews
Focus on systems that reduce effort and score variance (library, triage, KPIs, governance)
Track record of lifting win rates and securing extensions under MAT

Next step

Ready to sharpen your focus and strengthen positioning?
Book a 30-minute scoping call and we’ll map your current position, priorities and quick wins.

Meet via Microsoft Teams or Zoom — whichever works best for you.

🟢 Chat on WhatsApp

✉️ Mike.Harrison@impact-guru.co.uk

📞 +44 (0)7928 756936