by Ian Hands | Jun 19, 2026 | News
With more local authorities, NHS organisations and framework providers making Cyber Essentials Plus a mandatory requirement, IHCL are seeing a significant increase in clients asking for support with certification. Rather than simply signposting organisations online,...
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...
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...
