#WeGoBeyond For Our Current and Future Partners

This month the co-owners (we call ourselves Partners) at Baxendale are celebrating a special anniversary – 40 years since our founder took his family-owned business into employee ownership – a factor that is absolutely key to our being a Certified B Corp. Explaining the history of Baxendale is always a challenge – ‘How did a […]

Baxendale Recognised Again as a Financial Times Leading Consultancy

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Baxendale has again been recognised as a leading consultancy in the Financial Times’ UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2023 report. Nominated and reviewed by clients and peers, we’re delighted to be recognised in the Public & Social Sector category. As a small but specialist firm – it is our depth of knowledge, expertise and strong commitment to […]

Options Appraisal and Business Case for Estates Projects

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Many estates strategy projects will involve carrying out an options appraisal to find the most appropriate solution and the development of a business case. We can support you to apply a robust appraisal for reviewing options for your estates related projects and analysing the costs and benefits of each one. This way you be able […]

What is an Estates Strategy

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An Estates Strategy is an essential document for a community health provider. It gives a solid direction of travel to guide the development of buildings in a way that meets clinical needs and wider organisation strategic aims in way that is both deliverable and financially sustainable. Our approach to support the development of an innovative […]

5 ways we make a bid stand out from competition

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At Baxendale, we have years of experience of developing and winning standout bids. In this post, we want to share how we go about maximising bid score for our clients. The methods below will help any health and social care tender to stand out in an increasingly competitive marketplace. A standout bid has two criteria. […]

CQC Annual Fees: What Being CQC Registered May Cost You as a Provider

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Healthcare providers regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) must pay annual fees to remain registered. These fees are a vital part of the CQC’s funding, supporting inspections, monitoring, and the regulation of healthcare services across England. For providers, understanding the CQC annual fees is essential for financial planning, compliance, and avoiding potential penalties. Why […]