by Ian Hands | Jun 15, 2026 | News
The University of Plymouth is exploring the procurement of a new Apprenticeship Platform to support learner management, onboarding, compliance monitoring, employer engagement and programme performance. This opportunity may be of interest to apprenticeship software...
by Ian Hands | Jun 9, 2026 | News
Policy Development: The Foundation of Compliance and Quality Care In health and social care, policies are far more than administrative documents. They provide the framework that guides decision-making, supports staff, protects the people who use services and...
by Ian Hands | May 27, 2026 | News
Navigating CQC and Ofsted registration can often feel complex, time-consuming, and overwhelming — particularly for new and growing providers. At IHCL, we provide practical, hands-on consultancy support to help adult social care and children’s service providers...
by Ian Hands | May 8, 2026 | News
Anyone who has worked in public sector procurement long enough will know this uncomfortable truth: Tender evaluation is not always as objective as we would like to believe. Recently, I experienced something that perfectly highlights the challenge many providers face...
by Ian Hands | Apr 28, 2026 | News
What’s Changing at the CQC? The Care Quality Commission is moving toward a more data-driven, evidence-led assessment model, with full rollout expected from late 2026. In practical terms, this means: More frequent and targeted assessments Greater reliance on real-time...
by Ian Hands | Feb 4, 2026 | News
Writing a winning tender is time-consuming, technical, and high-stakes. Many strong organisations miss out simply because they don’t have the time or specialist knowledge to translate their strengths into a compliant, high-scoring bid. Using a professional tender...
