Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c9b-c624-71c1-bf3c-09459e3e9bc4/expression-of-interest-to-provide-training-and-support-to-local-support-organisa closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Expression of interest to provide training and support to Local Support Organisations, who are delivering programme activity for the Better Security, Better Care Programme [Registered Nursing Home Association Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/registered-nursing-home-association-limited) Estimated value £65,000 Published 10 Mar 2022 Deadline Closed 25 Mar 2022 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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: - Deliver "train the trainers" training to regional delivery partners. - Provide ongoing support and advice to local and regional delivery partners. - Develop and review DSPT guidance and other products. - Contribute to programme newsletters and other publications. - To ensure Quality assurance , arrange and undertake reviews of data and cyber security at individual service. - Provide draft and final year end reports. - 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. Read full description ## CPV classification Staff training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/9a4b634a-064d-48ff-a36d-f9a4843252ce) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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