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title: "Assessing local authority social services data maturity in readiness for the National Data Resource (NDR) (re-advertised)"
ocid: "ocds-kuma6s-130213"
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# 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-kuma6s-130213

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## Summary

Social Care Wales has awarded a contract to Alma Economics for the project titled "Assessing local authority social services data maturity in readiness for the National Data Resource (NDR) (re-advertised)". The project involves conducting a maturity assessment of social care data in 22 local authorities in Wales, determining local authority readiness for the NDR programme, and making recommendations for improvement. The total contract value is £226,800. The procurement stage is complete, and the contract was signed on 12th June 2023.

This tender offers a business growth opportunity for suppliers with expertise in social care, data maturity assessments, data standards, and large-scale CRM systems. Suppliers should have a strong understanding of UK data legislation and the ability to work to deadlines. The contract requires methodical and organised suppliers who can communicate technical matters effectively. The project timeline includes a planning phase by the end of June 2023 and assessments to be completed by the end of 2023/24, with potential for further work in 2024.

## 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.. 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 | Sell2Wales |
| Latest notice | https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130213 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 12 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 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 | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130213
- 23 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=130213

## Documents

- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=19
  4th April 2023 - Social Care Wales Contract Example
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=11
  23rd March 2023 - Atodiad 1 - Taflen Glawr Tendr
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=12
  23rd March 2023 - Atodiad 2 - Dogfen Ymateb Ansawdd
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=13
  23rd March 2023 - Atodiad 3 - Dogfen Ymateb Ariannol
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=14
  23rd March 2023 - Astodiad 4 - Canllaw ein llais Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=15
  23rd March 2023 - Astodiad 5 - anllawiau brand Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=16
  23rd March 2023 - Atodiad 6 - Ffurflen Tendro
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=17
  23rd March 2023 - Atodiad 7 - Aroddiad Darganfod
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=18
  23rd March 2023 - Atodiad 8 - Statement-of-Strategic-Intent-vFinal-WL
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=2
  23rd March 2023 - Appendix 1 - Pre-Qualification Questionnaire
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=3
  23rd March 2023 - Appendix 2 - Technical Quality Response Document
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=4
  23rd March 2023 - Appendix 3 - Financial and Pricing Response Document
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=5
  23rd March 2023 - Appendix 4 - Social Care Wales's tone of voice guidelines
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=6
  23rd March 2023 - Appendix 5 - Social Care Wales's branding guidelines
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=7
  23rd March 2023 - Appendix 6 - Form of Tender
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=8
  23rd March 2023 - Appendix 7 - Discovery Report
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=9
  23rd March 2023 - Appendix 8 - Statement of Strategic Intent
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=10
  23rd March 2023 - Gwahoddiad i Dendro a Manyleb - Asesiad Aeddfedrwydd Data Gofal Cymdeithasol NDR
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Notice/Download/DocumentDownload.aspx?id=MAR431919&idx=1
  23rd March 2023 - ITT and Specification - NDR Social Care Data Maturity Assessment
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR431919
  Assessing local authority social services data maturity in readiness for the National Data Resource (NDR) (re-advertised) - 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.
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN440554
  Assessing local authority social services data maturity in readiness for the National Data Resource (NDR) (re-advertised) - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.socialcare.wales
- https://api.sell2wales.gov.wales/v1?lang=cy/Notice?id=ocds-kuma6s-130213
- https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales

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