NHS Security Standards Scoping
£108,333 — stated in the notice
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To provide consultancy expert support to commence the scoping and stakeholder engagement piece around the Security Standards for the NHS in England.
The requirement is for the provision of specialist support to undertake the initial scoping, strategic development, and stakeholder engagement activity required to establish a new suite of NHS Security Standards for England, with engagement and alignment across the Devolved Nations.
The developed standards will be designed to support providers across acute, community, mental health, and ambulance services, ensuring a consistent and proportionate approach to security governance and assurance across the healthcare system.
What the notice asks for
To provide consultancy expert support to commence
To provide consultancy expert support to commence the scoping and stakeholder engagement piece around the Security Standards for the NHS in England.
The requirement is for the provision
The requirement is for the provision of specialist support to undertake the initial scoping, strategic development, and stakeholder engagement activity required to establish a new suite of NHS Security Standards for England, with engagement and alignment across the Devolved Nations.
The developed standards will be designed
The developed standards will be designed to support providers across acute, community, mental health, and ambulance services, ensuring a consistent and proportionate approach to security governance and assurance across the healthcare system.
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- Show at bidSocial value commitments
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