--- title: "Assessing local authority social services data maturity in readiness for the National Data Resource (NDR) (re-advertised)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b576" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b576" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b576.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b576.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SOCIAL CARE WALES" published: "2023-06-13" --- # Assessing local authority social services data maturity in readiness for the National Data Resource (NDR) (re-advertised) Buyer: SOCIAL CARE WALES Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b576 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03b576) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03b576.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a tender titled "Assessing local authority social services data maturity in readiness for the National Data Resource (NDR) (re-advertised)" initiated by Social Care Wales. It falls under the services category in the industry classification of research and development services. The tender aims to assess data maturity across local authorities in Wales for the NDR programme. The project is in the award stage with a contract value of £226,800 signed on 12th June 2023. Important deadlines include completing the planning phase by the end of June 2023 and assessments/reporting by the end of 2023/24. This tender presents business growth opportunities for suppliers experienced in social care, data maturity assessments, and data standards. Companies with expertise in delivering large-scale CRM systems, data interoperability, and knowledge of UK data legislation are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder, Alma Economics, a SME from London, has been awarded the contract by Social Care Wales. The tender follows an open procedure procurement method and is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA). ## Notice Social Care Wales have worked with Digital Health and Care Wales and the Association of Directors of Social Services in Wales (ADSS Cymru) to agree on the scope and specifications for this tender. We are looking to commission an experienced supplier to deliver: a) a maturity assessment in respect of data readiness for the NDR. The supplier will use a data maturity assessment tool in each of the 22 local authorities in Wales to: - assess overall social care data maturity. - assess local authority readiness for the NDR programme. - make recommendations for improvement for the individual local authority, and for the NDR programme. b) a discovery exercise with local authorities to determine: - the information they would wish to share with partners in health and other social services providers - the health information they see as critical in being able to provide the care and support required by the people of Wales. c) options and recommendations for developing a standardised approach to social care data in Wales, which considers the current and future digital landscape and policy direction of health and care delivery in Wales. The supplier will have significant expertise and experience in the following: a) Expert knowledge of social care with an understanding of delivery of social services by local authorities. b) Experience of undertaking data maturity assessments in a large public sector organisation. c) An understanding of the latest research about data maturity models. d) Expertise in the benefits of organisational data maturity and behaviours that help to achieve it. e) Expertise in data standards and interoperability. f) Expertise in large-scale CRM systems, particularly those that support health and care. g) Experience or knowledge of technical aspects of automated data exchange. h) Methodical and organised and able to work to deadlines. i) Ability to communicate technical matters in an accessible (Plain English) format. j)Expertise in UK data legislation would be helpful. ### Lot Information Lot 1 We expect suppliers have their plan approved by Social Care Wales and ADSS Cymru before commencing the assessment process. It is expected that the planning phase be completed by the end of June 2023, with the assessments and reporting completed in the remainder of 2023/24. Further budget may be available in 2024 if work identified during the lifespan of the project. This work will be conducted at the chosen suppliers day-rates. Social Care Wales and ADSS Cymru will provide the names and contact details for the project team as well as local authority contacts at the beginning of the contract. Assessments can be conducted concurrently if desired. It is important that local authorities understand the following before commencement of the assessment: a) The time requirements that are placed upon them. b) The personnel that will be required to take part c) Any prior documentation, information, systems architecture, business processes, roles and responsibilities etc. Please refer to ITT for full details. Additional information: This project will be delivered in two parts. Part one will run until 31 March 2024. A break-clause shall be in place at the end of part one. Part two is dependent on continued funding. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016656-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 9 May 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 11 Jun 2023 | | Contract period | 31 May 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £230,000 | | Lots value | £230,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £226,800 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOCIAL CARE WALES | | Locality | CARDIFF | | Post town | Cardiff | | Postcode | CF10 1EW | | Country | Wales | | ITL 1 | TLL Wales | | ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales | | ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan | | Local authority | Cardiff | | Electoral ward | Cathays | | Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth | | Delivery location | TLL Wales | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ALMA ECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73220000 - Development consultancy services - 79315000 - Social research services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Jun 2023 at 07:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016656-2023 - 23 Mar 2023 at 13:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008484-2023 ## Notice URLs - http://www.socialcare.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA0289 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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