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...
by Ian Hands | Jan 6, 2026 | News
As we move into 2026, public and private sector procurement continues to evolve—placing greater emphasis on quality, compliance, value for money, and demonstrable outcomes. At Ian Hands Consultancy Ltd, I’m working with new and existing clients across health, social...
by Ian Hands | Dec 17, 2025 | News
From October 2024, organisations wishing to bid for UK public sector contracts must be registered on the Central Digital Platform (CDP). The CDP replaces multiple legacy systems and is now a mandatory requirement for suppliers bidding for local authority, NHS and...
by Ian Hands | Dec 10, 2025 | News
Effective policy creation, scheduled compliance reviews, and clear staff dissemination are essential for any organisation aiming to meet CQC, Ofsted or local authority standards. High-quality, well-structured policies protect your service, reduce risk, and ensure your...
by Ian Hands | Dec 9, 2025 | News
If you’re planning to grow your organisation in 2026, there’s one thing you cannot afford to ignore: being tender-ready. Public sector tenders — especially in health, social care, supported accommodation and home care — are becoming more competitive, more complex and...
by Ian Hands | Sep 12, 2025 | News
If you are planning to open a Supported Accommodation service for young people aged 16–25, the journey to Ofsted registration can feel complex and time-consuming. At Tender Consultancy we now offer a specialist, end-to-end Ofsted registration support service designed...
