--- 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" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9a4b634a-064d-48ff-a36d-f9a4843252ce" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a4b634a-064d-48ff-a36d-f9a4843252ce" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a4b634a-064d-48ff-a36d-f9a4843252ce.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a4b634a-064d-48ff-a36d-f9a4843252ce.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION LIMITED" published: "2022-03-10" --- # Expression of interest to provide training and support to Local Support Organisations, who are delivering programme activity for the Better Security, Better Care Programme Buyer: REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9a4b634a-064d-48ff-a36d-f9a4843252ce [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9a4b634a-064d-48ff-a36d-f9a4843252ce) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9a4b634a-064d-48ff-a36d-f9a4843252ce.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c4fcf2-5085-4bf7-a9b8-056b5babe2d9 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 25 Mar 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | 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), 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80511000 - Staff training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2022 at 13:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c4fcf2-5085-4bf7-a9b8-056b5babe2d9 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81c4fcf2-5085-4bf7-a9b8-056b5babe2d9 10th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bcb6746e-6cef-40a4-8d20-4cbff04af796 Please complete and return the attached expression of interest form to bettersecurity.bettercare@digitalsocialcare.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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