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title: "Securing cyber resilience in social care"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f1acec6c-350e-4b21-b0ae-12cae3ad05ed"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION"
published: "2018-02-26"
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# Securing cyber resilience in social care

Buyer: THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f1acec6c-350e-4b21-b0ae-12cae3ad05ed

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## Summary

The Local Government Association (LGA) is initiating a procurement process titled "Securing cyber resilience in social care" in the domain of research and development services and related consultancy services. This process is currently in the planning stage, with a significant milestone being the engagement end date set for 16 March 2018. The project aims to explore potential commissioning of a one-year discovery programme focusing on data and cyber security risks within the adult social care provider sector in the United Kingdom and beyond.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses that specialise in cybersecurity, IT consultancy, and risk management, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). By participating in the soft market testing phase, firms can showcase their expertise and solutions, aligning with the industry's needs for enhanced data security in social care, ultimately contributing to the growth and development of their businesses in this critical sector.

## Notice

The Local Government Association (LGA), in collaboration with the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Care Provider Alliance (CPA), is exploring the possibility of commissioning a one-year (2018-19) discovery programme to enhance our collective understanding of the current and future data and cyber security risks across the adult social care provider sector. The LGA is looking to engage with suppliers who may be able to provide the services considered in the attached document. This is at the early stages of consideration and soft market testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9451f8-c68d-459b-b3bc-bb5fd35766bc |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 16 Mar 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3HZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2018 at 16:03 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9451f8-c68d-459b-b3bc-bb5fd35766bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ee9451f8-c68d-459b-b3bc-bb5fd35766bc
  26th February 2018 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/102b67d3-e553-44a1-abb3-bf2aa7f9e0ab
  Cyber programme Feb 2018

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