Independent Evaluation of the Better Security, Better Care Programme (October 2025 to October 2028)

This tender closed on 18 October 2026.

Buyer
Better Security Better Care
Value
£100,000 – £125,000
Closed
18 October 2026
Where
Wirral, the North West
Type
Open tender

In plain English

The UK Department of Health and Social Care wants an independent research and evaluation firm to assess how well the Better Security, Better Care programme is working across 28,000 care homes and adult social care providers in England from October 2026 to October 2028. The evaluator will design research, collect data, write reports and provide recommendations on whether the programme is delivering value for money and improving cyber security practices.

What the buyer wants

• Design and deliver a mixed-method evaluation (combining quantitative and qualitative research) covering programme delivery, impact, stakeholder engagement, cyber security improvements, cost-effectiveness and return on investment • Produce an evaluation framework and inception report within 3 months, monthly progress meetings, an interim report by September 2027, and a final report with executive summary and presentation-ready outputs by October 2028 • Conduct ongoing data collection and analysis, engage with stakeholders, identify lessons learned and good practice, and support dissemination activities through March 2029

Requirements

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What could rule a small business out: This contract is for research and evaluation expertise, not for a trade, craft or practical service. It will disqualify builders, cleaners, electricians, plumbers and other tradespeople unless they have a research or evaluation arm. You must have demonstrable experience in programme evaluation, mixed-method research and social care knowledge; generic business experience will not be enough.

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