--- title: "Better Security Better Care Programme Evaluation" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a9315dab-adb8-4003-af51-d43fff1109b0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9315dab-adb8-4003-af51-d43fff1109b0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9315dab-adb8-4003-af51-d43fff1109b0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9315dab-adb8-4003-af51-d43fff1109b0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION LIMITED" published: "2023-12-01" --- # Better Security Better Care Programme Evaluation Buyer: REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a9315dab-adb8-4003-af51-d43fff1109b0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a9315dab-adb8-4003-af51-d43fff1109b0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a9315dab-adb8-4003-af51-d43fff1109b0.json) ## Summary The Better Security Better Care Programme Evaluation tender is currently open for expressions of interest until midnight on 19 December 2023. It is being conducted by the REGISTERED NURSING HOME ASSOCIATION LIMITED in Birmingham, England. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of services and has a contract period starting on 15 January 2024 and ending on 31 July 2024. The total value of the tender is £115,000 and the procurement method detail is an Open procedure above threshold. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development services and related consultancy services, as well as health and social work services sectors to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly suitable for participation. The evaluation of the Better Security Better Care programme aims to achieve 80% DSPT compliance across CQC-registered adult social care providers in England by June 2024, providing potential bidders with a clear understanding of the programme's impact and scope for future engagement. ## Notice Better Security, Better Care (BSBC) is a national programme to improve data and cyber security in the adult social care provider sector. Reflecting the increased importance for secure sharing of information between health and care services, the Better Security Better Care programme requires an evaluation of its impact in the care sector. The programme has set an ambitious target to achieve 80% DSPT compliance across CQC-registered adult social care providers by the end of June 2024. To inform the strategy and planning of the next phase of the programme, it is best practice to undertake a full independent evaluation of delivery progress to date. This evaluation will assess the impact of the programme across adult social care services in England, making recommendations on the future scope and focus of the programme as a whole. Expressions of interest to be made in writing by midnight on 19 December 2023 (please see attached application form and follow word limits for each section). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21cbad41-11fd-415f-b73b-3ffab7bfd520 | | 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 | 1 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £115,000 | | 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 - 1 Dec 2023 at 17:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21cbad41-11fd-415f-b73b-3ffab7bfd520 - 1 Dec 2023 at 17:51 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21cbad41-11fd-415f-b73b-3ffab7bfd520 - 1 Dec 2023 at 16:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21cbad41-11fd-415f-b73b-3ffab7bfd520 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21cbad41-11fd-415f-b73b-3ffab7bfd520 1st December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a4e8cb4a-b7bb-45a8-836a-5f323052e9b6 Invitation to tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/085ce906-31d5-4564-a551-d554b8a14d66 Expression of interest template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f3fecb0-204d-4cb1-bb78-3c4f11958e7f Expression of interest template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5ad97591-2ba9-469a-bd6f-bbca0afe1ddf Expression of interest template ## Notice URLs - https://www.digitalcarehub.co.uk/data-security-protecting-my-information/better-security-better-care/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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