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title: "Exploring DSPT compliance within allied health professional sector (including opticians, dentists and pharmacies)"
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# Exploring DSPT compliance within allied health professional sector (including opticians, dentists and pharmacies)

Buyer: REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5c10e32b-b366-4e61-9ddb-c0b8f03eec4e

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Exploring DSPT compliance within allied health professional sector (including opticians, dentists and pharmacies)," is being led by the Registered Nursing Home Association Limited. This initiative aims to enhance data and cyber security within the health and social care sectors in England. The tender falls under the category of research and development services and related consultancy services and is classified as having an overall value of £10,000. The procurement method is open, following the open procedure, with the tender period ending on 19 November 2021 and the contract period spanning from 6 December 2021 to 31 March 2022.

This opportunity offers significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in health and social work services. Companies with expertise in data security, compliance consulting, or those operating in the allied health sector are particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this tender presents an opportunity to contribute to the collaborative effort aimed at strengthening data security practices across care providers, thereby positioning businesses favourably within a growing market.

## Notice

The BSBC programme supports the 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 NHSX, 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 wishes to learn from other sectors using the DSPT such as dentists, pharmacies and opticians

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb885ad-124e-4e0c-b6a8-b8fbc69fc3bd |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION LIMITED |
| Locality | BIRMINGHAM |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B30 3JN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG31 Birmingham |
| Local authority | Birmingham |
| Electoral ward | King's Norton North |
| Westminster constituency | Birmingham Northfield |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 10:33 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb885ad-124e-4e0c-b6a8-b8fbc69fc3bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1eb885ad-124e-4e0c-b6a8-b8fbc69fc3bd
  27th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15d3b6d6-c016-4c69-b9a4-80362ed887c2

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