Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13ce9-22ac-72d9-a41c-bf96f710bcf3/action-research-fund-adult-social-care-innovative-research closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Action Research Fund - Adult Social Care innovative research [Better Security Better Care](https://tendernation.io/buyers/better-security-better-care) Estimated value £5,000 to £25,000 Published 11 Oct 2024 Deadline Closed 30 Oct 2024 ## 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 The Better Security Better Care (BSBC) programme invests in research and consultation projects that support the aims of the programme in improving data and cyber security in Adult Social Care, as well as contributing towards central policy and strategy development. Project requirements are identified from within BSBC and JCU teams, however there is no formal route to seek out new action research ideas from across the ASC sector. ### Proposal Using a more traditional approach to grants funding, BSBC will allocate a portion of the annual Special Projects budget to an Action Research Fund and invite bids to run research projects. Research themes will be based on the five pillars identified by the Cyber Security Strategy combined with an assessment of strategic priorities identified in various documents such as the People at the Heart of Care white paper, emerging risk, digital and sector developments. Grants are available of between £5000 and £25000 to a maximum budget of £125,000. Please see additional documents for further details. Additional information: Please do get in contact with Claire Howarth, Project and Policy Manager at if you have any queries about the process or you would like to discuss your project idea prior to completing your Expression of Interest form. ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/8bdf669f-b484-4559-8166-7ea575a53aff) 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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