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Assessing local authority social services data maturity in readiness for the National Data Resource (NDR) (re-advertised)

SOCIAL CARE WALES

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Award

13 Jun 2023 at 07:55

Tender

23 Mar 2023 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a tender titled "Assessing local authority social services data maturity in readiness for the National Data Resource (NDR) (re-advertised)" initiated by Social Care Wales. It falls under the services category in the industry classification of research and development services. The tender aims to assess data maturity across local authorities in Wales for the NDR programme. The project is in the award stage with a contract value of £226,800 signed on 12th June 2023. Important deadlines include completing the planning phase by the end of June 2023 and assessments/reporting by the end of 2023/24.

This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in social care, data maturity assessments, and data standards. Companies with expertise in delivering large-scale CRM systems, data interoperability, and knowledge of UK data legislation are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder, Alma Economics, a SME from London, has been awarded the contract by Social Care Wales. The tender follows an open procedure procurement method and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

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Notice Title

Assessing local authority social services data maturity in readiness for the National Data Resource (NDR) (re-advertised)

Notice Description

Social Care Wales have worked with Digital Health and Care Wales and the Association of Directors of Social Services in Wales (ADSS Cymru) to agree on the scope and specifications for this tender. We are looking to commission an experienced supplier to deliver: a) a maturity assessment in respect of data readiness for the NDR. The supplier will use a data maturity assessment tool in each of the 22 local authorities in Wales to: - assess overall social care data maturity. - assess local authority readiness for the NDR programme. - make recommendations for improvement for the individual local authority, and for the NDR programme. b) a discovery exercise with local authorities to determine: - the information they would wish to share with partners in health and other social services providers - the health information they see as critical in being able to provide the care and support required by the people of Wales. c) options and recommendations for developing a standardised approach to social care data in Wales, which considers the current and future digital landscape and policy direction of health and care delivery in Wales. The supplier will have significant expertise and experience in the following: a) Expert knowledge of social care with an understanding of delivery of social services by local authorities. b) Experience of undertaking data maturity assessments in a large public sector organisation. c) An understanding of the latest research about data maturity models. d) Expertise in the benefits of organisational data maturity and behaviours that help to achieve it. e) Expertise in data standards and interoperability. f) Expertise in large-scale CRM systems, particularly those that support health and care. g) Experience or knowledge of technical aspects of automated data exchange. h) Methodical and organised and able to work to deadlines. i) Ability to communicate technical matters in an accessible (Plain English) format. j)Expertise in UK data legislation would be helpful.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We expect suppliers have their plan approved by Social Care Wales and ADSS Cymru before commencing the assessment process. It is expected that the planning phase be completed by the end of June 2023, with the assessments and reporting completed in the remainder of 2023/24. Further budget may be available in 2024 if work identified during the lifespan of the project. This work will be conducted at the chosen suppliers day-rates. Social Care Wales and ADSS Cymru will provide the names and contact details for the project team as well as local authority contacts at the beginning of the contract. Assessments can be conducted concurrently if desired. It is important that local authorities understand the following before commencement of the assessment: a) The time requirements that are placed upon them. b) The personnel that will be required to take part c) Any prior documentation, information, systems architecture, business processes, roles and responsibilities etc. Please refer to ITT for full details. Additional information: This project will be delivered in two parts. Part one will run until 31 March 2024. A break-clause shall be in place at the end of part one. Part two is dependent on continued funding.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b576
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016656-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

73220000 - Development consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£226,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOCIAL CARE WALES
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@socialcare.wales
Contact Phone
+44 3003033444

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 1EW
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
TLL Wales

Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALMA ECONOMICS

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