--- title: "Action Research Fund - Adult Social Care innovative research" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8bdf669f-b484-4559-8166-7ea575a53aff" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bdf669f-b484-4559-8166-7ea575a53aff" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bdf669f-b484-4559-8166-7ea575a53aff.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bdf669f-b484-4559-8166-7ea575a53aff.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "BETTER SECURITY BETTER CARE" published: "2024-10-11" --- # Action Research Fund - Adult Social Care innovative research Buyer: BETTER SECURITY BETTER CARE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bdf669f-b484-4559-8166-7ea575a53aff [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8bdf669f-b484-4559-8166-7ea575a53aff) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8bdf669f-b484-4559-8166-7ea575a53aff.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a898ef-498d-4a59-88e5-b6aadc4deaf5 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | 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 | BETTER SECURITY BETTER CARE | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 11 Oct 2024 at 12:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a898ef-498d-4a59-88e5-b6aadc4deaf5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/27a898ef-498d-4a59-88e5-b6aadc4deaf5 11th October 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a6ccfad-71d4-4590-8dc9-1ce92c1748f7 Expression of interest - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e65ce1bb-1fc0-48a9-9e41-0c8511bb3359 Description of project ## Notice URLs - https://www.digitalcarehub.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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