Sector insights, guidance and downloadable resources
Practical resources for local authorities and care providers — sector briefings, commissioning guidance, policy analysis and downloadable templates.
Forthcoming briefings
Odelia Group is developing a series of sector briefings covering the issues that matter most to commissioners and providers. Register your interest to be notified when each briefing is published.
Understanding the Provider Readiness Gap
Between CQC registration and commissioning readiness lies a gap that many providers do not know how to bridge. This briefing will explain what commissioners evaluate and how providers can prepare.
Register InterestWorkforce Sustainability in Adult Social Care
Workforce shortages remain the most reported challenge to provider market stability. Our forthcoming analysis will examine the data and identify practical strategies for retention. Source: Skills for Care, The state of the adult social care sector and workforce in England, 2025.
Register InterestIntegrated Care Systems and the Provider Market
As ICSs mature, their relationship with the provider market is evolving. This planned analysis will explore what integrated commissioning means for providers.
Register InterestOutcome-Based Commissioning: A Guide for Providers
The shift toward outcome-based contracting is accelerating. This upcoming guide will explain the implications for providers and how to prepare. Source: NHS England, Adult Social Care Commissioning Reform, 2025.
Register InterestForthcoming resources
Downloadable templates and frameworks are in development. Register your interest and we will notify you when each resource becomes available.
Commissioning Readiness: A Structured Guide
An evidence-based framework for providers. What commissioners evaluate, how to prepare and the evidence portfolio that demonstrates capability.
Adult Social Care Market Trends 2026
Synthesis of emerging trends — workforce sustainability, commissioning reform, demographic shifts and the evolving role of the independent sector.
Provider Market Development: Four-Category Analysis
Structured analysis of provider development needs across domiciliary care, residential care, supported living and complex care.
Commissioning Priorities Across England
Cross-authority analysis identifying common commissioning patterns, shared workforce pressures and recurring market gaps.
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