Social Care

Extensive Experience

Dedicated Expertise in Social Care: At BidVantage, Rob and Katrina having extensive backgrounds working for social care companies. Their collective experience encompasses over 150 bids, covering a broad spectrum of services including domiciliary care, supported living, dementia care, learning disabilities, and mental health support, among others.

Wide-Ranging Service Coverage: Our team's proficiency spans the entire social care sector, enabling us to provide bespoke bid writing services that cater to the nuanced needs of each service area. Whether you're a startup or an established provider, we understand the challenges and opportunities unique to your services.

Framework-Based Commissioning: Social care services are predominantly commissioned through frameworks, almost exclusively by councils. This structured approach to procurement offers both opportunities and challenges for providers.

Council Commissioning Insights: Our deep understanding of the council commissioning process empowers us to navigate these frameworks effectively, positioning your services in the best light to secure contracts.

Tips for Social Care Bids

  • Price Sensitivity: In the social care sector, price competitiveness is crucial. Our approach focuses on balancing cost-effectiveness with high-quality service delivery, ensuring your bid stands out.

  • CQC Rating Matters: A good Care Quality Commission (CQC) rating is often a prerequisite for successful bids. We help you articulate the quality of your services and how they translate into positive outcomes for service users.

  • Opportunities for Smaller Providers: Framework agreements can level the playing field, offering smaller providers a chance to compete. We specialise in highlighting your unique strengths, ensuring you shine amidst larger competitors.

  • Robust Training and Compliance: We emphasise the importance of having comprehensive training programs, policies, and procedures. Our bid writing services include showcasing your commitment to excellence and compliance, making your bid more compelling.

  • Leverage Experience and Examples: For framework bids, demonstrating your track record with concrete examples is key. Our team helps you package your experience and success stories to build a persuasive case for your capabilities.