Published date: 1 December 2023

Last edited date: 1 December 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 19 December 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£115,000

Procurement reference

BSBC-23-SP10

Published date

1 December 2023

Closing date

19 December 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

15 January 2024

Contract end date

31 July 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Better Security, Better Care (BSBC) is a national programme to improve data and cyber security in the adult social care provider sector.

Reflecting the increased importance for secure sharing of information between health and care services, the Better Security Better Care programme requires an evaluation of its impact in the care sector. The programme has set an ambitious target to achieve 80% DSPT compliance across CQC-registered adult social care providers by the end of June 2024. To inform the strategy and planning of the next phase of the programme, it is best practice to undertake a full independent evaluation of delivery progress to date. This evaluation will assess the impact of the programme across adult social care services in England, making recommendations on the future scope and focus of the programme as a whole.

Expressions of interest to be made in writing by midnight on 19 December 2023 (please see attached application form and follow word limits for each section).

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About the buyer

Address

Derek Whittaker House,50 Tunnel Lane, Kings Norton
BIRMINGHAM
B303JN
England

Email

bettersecurity.bettercare@digitalsocialcare.co.uk

Website

https://www.digitalcarehub.co.uk/data-security-protecting-my-information/better-security-better-care/