Being a provider in Croydon

Guidance for current and prospective providers of social care and health services in Croydon.

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Support for providers

Procurement support

Find guidance on working with us and bidding for contracts.

You must also register on Find a Tender.

Information and training

We work with partners, including the Integrated Care Board (ICB), to support providers.

Support includes:

  • webinars
  • newsletters
  • in-person events
  • training opportunities

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Community Micro-Enterprises

To meet the priorities of Croydon’s Adult Social Care and Health Strategy 2026-30, we want to:

  • support people as early as possible
  • help people live more independently

Croydon is supporting the growth of Community Micro-Enterprises (CM-Es).  Building a stronger local economy through community-led markets and creating more opportunities for residents and small businesses.

To find out more, complete the Community Micro-Enterprise information request form.
 

Croydon Means Business

Croydon Means Business is a targeted initiative designed to help Croydon businesses start, grow and thrive.

Find out about Croydon Means Business.

Match My Project

Match My Project helps providers:

  • connect with upcoming opportunities
  • align their services with local priorities
  • collaborate with other organisations

It also helps us identify providers early, especially those delivering strong social value.

Find out about Match My Project. 

Quality visits

We carry out regular visits to providers in:

  • Children, Young People and Education (CYPE)
  • Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH)

These visits provide:

  • support and guidance
  • advice on improvement
  • mock inspections

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Workforce development

We support workforce development through training and guidance.

Access to Work

Access to Work provides funding for practical workplace support, including:

  • specialist equipment
  • travel support

Find out about Access to Work. 

Provider engagement and events

We run regular events across different teams to:

  • connect with other organisations
  • share information and best practice
  • hear updates on policy and legislation

Find out more about upcoming events for adult social care.