@care.launchuk: Getting your first local authority contract as a new provider feels hard. Here is how to approach it. Get CQC registered. Apply to approved provider lists. Meet all criteria before you apply. Build relationships with commissioners. Accept spot purchases to build your track record. Deliver exceptionally — every time. Your first contract is the hardest to win. But every package you deliver with excellence builds the reputation that gets you the next one. The path is clear. The work is worth it. #CareContract #CareBusinessTips #CQC #NewCareProvider #CareCommissioning