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Action Research Fund - Adult Social Care innovative research

BETTER SECURITY BETTER CARE

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11 Oct 2024 at 12:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Better Security Better Care (BSBC) programme invites bids for the 'Action Research Fund - Adult Social Care innovative research'. The procurement process is at the tender stage, targeting improvements in data and cyber security within Adult Social Care. BSBC, based in Birmingham (postcode B30 3JN), is allocating between £5,000 and £25,000 per grant, amounting to a total budget of £125,000. The procurement method is an open procedure (below threshold), with the tender period ending on 30th October 2024. The contract period begins on 1st December 2024 and concludes on 28th February 2025, under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). The main procurement category is goods.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in cybersecurity and social care research. Businesses proficient in these fields can leverage this funding to develop innovative research projects, aligning with the strategic priorities of digital and sector developments. Engaging in this project will not only provide financial support but also position companies as key players in shaping policies and strategies in adult social care. Interested parties are encouraged to contact Claire Howarth, Project and Policy Manager, for project discussions and queries.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Action Research Fund - Adult Social Care innovative research

Notice Description

The Better Security Better Care (BSBC) programme invests in research and consultation projects that support the aims of the programme in improving data and cyber security in Adult Social Care, as well as contributing towards central policy and strategy development. Project requirements are identified from within BSBC and JCU teams, however there is no formal route to seek out new action research ideas from across the ASC sector. Proposal Using a more traditional approach to grants funding, BSBC will allocate a portion of the annual Special Projects budget to an Action Research Fund and invite bids to run research projects. Research themes will be based on the five pillars identified by the Cyber Security Strategy combined with an assessment of strategic priorities identified in various documents such as the People at the Heart of Care white paper, emerging risk, digital and sector developments. Grants are available of between PS5000 and PS25000 to a maximum budget of PS125,000. Please see additional documents for further details. Additional information: Please do get in contact with Claire Howarth, Project and Policy Manager at claire@digitalcarehub.co.uk if you have any queries about the process or you would like to discuss your project idea prior to completing your Expression of Interest form.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8bdf669f-b484-4559-8166-7ea575a53aff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a898ef-498d-4a59-88e5-b6aadc4deaf5
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BETTER SECURITY BETTER CARE
Contact Name
Claire Howarth
Contact Email
clairehowarth@digitalsocialcare.co.uk
Contact Phone
07718144982

Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B30 3JN
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
King's Norton North
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Northfield

Further Information

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