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Expression of interest to provide training and support to Local Support Organisations, who are delivering programme activity for the Better Security, Better Care Programme

REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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10 Mar 2022 at 13:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Registered Nursing Home Association Limited is currently seeking expressions of interest to provide training and support to Local Support Organisations involved in the Better Security, Better Care Programme, which aims to enhance data and cyber security in the adult social care sector across England. This procurement process is in the tender stage, with proposals due by 25th March 2022. The programme's anticipated contract will run from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2023, offering a total value of £65,000. This initiative falls within the services industry category, specifically under staff training services and health and social work services.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the training and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in data security and cyber risk management within the health and social care industries. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could significantly benefit from participating, as they are encouraged to apply and contribute their knowledge to help care providers meet essential security standards. Through collaboration with regional delivery partners, successful bidders will play a critical role in shaping the future of data management and protection in adult social care.

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Notice Title

Expression of interest to provide training and support to Local Support Organisations, who are delivering programme activity for the Better Security, Better Care Programme

Notice Description

Better Security, Better Care is a national programme to improve data and cyber security in the adult social care provider sector. It is led by a programme board whose members include NHS Transformation Directorate, NHS England and Improvement, the Local Government Association, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services and, on behalf of the care provider sector, Digital Social Care. You can find more about the programme here. The BSBC programme supports the adult social care sector with resources and assistance to help care providers complete the Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT). The DSPT is a free, online self-assessment for health and care providers to evaluate and improve their data and cyber security. It's an ambitious programme with the aim that all CQC registered adult social care services will have completed the DSPT to 'standards met'. The programme is delivered by a diverse group of care sector organisations, including many local care associations, with colleagues from the NHS, ADASS and local councils also involved. Better Security, Better Care is led by a programme board whose members are NHS Transformation Directorate, NHS Digital, NHS England and Improvement, the Local Government Association, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services and, Digital Social Care on behalf of care providers. Reflecting the increased importance of the secure sharing of information between health and care services, the programme requires an evaluation of its impact in the care sector. The programme aims are: To help adult social care services manage data and cyber security risks better, enabling the benefits of digital technology to be enjoyed without putting people's confidential information or the operation of services at risk. To provide the assurance needed to allow health and social care providers to share information securely and effectively, leading to joined up care and consequently to better outcomes for the people services support. To develop and promote the Data security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) as the best way for social care providers to achieve these aims. Anticipated outcomes: 1. Deliver "train the trainers" training to regional delivery partners. 2. Provide ongoing support and advice to local and regional delivery partners. 3. Develop and review DSPT guidance and other products. 4. Contribute to programme newsletters and other publications. 5. To ensure Quality assurance , arrange and undertake reviews of data and cyber security at individual service. 6. Provide draft and final year end reports. 7. Attend monthly Programme Board meetings, liaise more generally with the Programme Board and Programme Manager, responding to reasonable requests for information on an ongoing basis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a4b634a-064d-48ff-a36d-f9a4843252ce
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c4fcf2-5085-4bf7-a9b8-056b5babe2d9
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

80511000 - Staff training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
King's Norton North
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Northfield

Further Information

Notice Documents

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