For care providers, registration is the first critical step toward delivering regulated services. However, navigating the complex requirements of regulators such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC), OFSTED, and the Care Inspectorate can be overwhelming without expert guidance. At PLUS Tenders, we simplify the process, ensuring that your application is not only approved but sets the foundation for compliance, credibility, and long-term success.

The Care Quality Commission regulates health and social care providers in England. Achieving registration requires a robust demonstration of compliance, governance, and service readiness.

At PLUS Tenders, we support your journey from start-up to growth with services that ensure both compliance and business success. We provide:

• Application Preparation: Completing and submitting accurate CQC forms.

• Service Registration Support: Domiciliary care, supported living, live-in care, specialist care, and personal care services.

• Policy Development: Supplying CQC-ready policies and procedures to evidence compliance.

• Registered Manager & Nominated Individual Support: Guidance for interviews, documentation, and meeting leadership requirements.

• Mock Compliance Checks: Ensuring your business can confidently pass the CQC’s “fit person” and service standards tests.

• Tender & Contract Writing Support: Once registered, we help you secure care contracts by identifying opportunities with local authorities, NHS bodies, and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), and preparing compelling, compliant tender submissions that increase your chances of winning work.

NB: As part of your CQC registration sign up with us, we register you on contracting portals and help you with one tender / contract / DPS application.

For providers looking to deliver services to children and young people, OFSTED sets strict regulatory standards. Our consultants ensure your submission reflects your commitment to safeguarding, quality of care, and operational readiness. We provide:

• Registration for children’s homes and supported accommodation providers.

• Policy and procedural documentation aligned with OFSTED expectations.

• Safeguarding frameworks that demonstrate a child-first approach.

• Pre-inspection preparation to give confidence ahead of regulator visits.

• Practical guidance for Responsible Individuals and Registered Managers.
Operating in Scotland requires registration with the Care Inspectorate. We support Scottish-based providers in meeting requirements for a range of services, including domiciliary care, housing support, and residential care.

• Application form completion and submission.

• Development of Scottish-compliant policies in line with the Public Services Reform Act 2010 and associated care standards.

• Guidance on meeting requirements for leadership, staffing, and safeguarding.

• Preparation for initial inspections and readiness reviews.
We don’t stop at paperwork. PLUS Tenders provides holistic support throughout the entire registration journey.

• Drafting forms and preparing all necessary supporting documents.

• Designing policies and procedures that reflect your service model and meet regulator standards.

• Preparing applicants for fit person interviews with CQC and OFSTED.

• Compliance checks to identify and address potential gaps before submission.

• Ongoing advisory support post-registration to ensure you remain inspection-ready.

Our Impact

Dozens of providers across the UK have successfully achieved CQC, OFSTED, and Care Inspectorate registration with our help. Many of these businesses have since gone on to secure local authority contracts, expand services, and establish strong reputations in their communities.

“With PLUS Tenders, your application is not just about ticking boxes—it’s about building the foundation for a thriving, compliant, and respected care service.”

How Can Our Team Help You to Reach Your Goals

01

Learning About You

We begin with a free discovery call to understand your care or education business, your goals, and the regulatory pathway you are pursuing.

During this stage, we identify the type of registration required (CQC for adult social care, OFSTED for children’s services, supported accommodation, etc.) and assess your readiness.

Outcome: Clear understanding of your needs and next steps.

02

Compliance Readiness Check

Our team reviews your organisation’s governance, policies, and business structure.

We assess whether you meet the “fit and proper person” requirements for CQC or OFSTED registration.

Any gaps (e.g., missing policies, governance framework, Statement of Purpose, Responsible Individual/Nominated Individual requirements) are flagged and addressed.

Outcome: A tailored compliance roadmap to strengthen your application.

03

Document Preparation & Application Drafting.

We prepare or refine all required documents to meet regulator expectations:

For CQC: Statement of Purpose, policies & procedures, governance structure, business continuity plan.

For OFSTED: Statement of Purpose, safeguarding policies, children’s handbook, quality framework.

Our consultants draft, review, and align your application with regulatory frameworks and inspection standards.

Outcome: A fully prepared, regulator-ready application pack.

04

Submission & Ongoing Support

We guide you through the online submission process via the CQC or OFSTED portal.

Our team supports you in responding to regulator queries, requests for evidence, or clarification.

We also provide mock interview preparation for Registered Managers, Nominated Individuals, or Responsible Individuals to ensure confidence when speaking with inspectors.

Outcome: Smooth submission process and proactive responses to regulator feedback.

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