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.