GMWSA is a registered charity whose vision is
to see an approach to women facing multiple unmet needs which
emphasises early intervention and prevention, diverting women away
from statutory intervention.
The GMWSA was awarded the contract to deliver the Women’s
Support Service as part of the GMIRS commissioning process. As part
of the mobilisation and to support the service meeting prescribed
vetting and cyber security standards required by HMPPS, it was
agreed that the cost of Cyber essential, IASME and BPSS would be
borne through GMCA.
In a Decision Notice dated 27th May 2022 (see attached) the Deputy
Mayor agreed to the spending plan of £1,071,267.97 from the
grant received from HMPPS of £1,400,000. The remaining funds
will be allocated via a separate decision notice. This Decision
Notice is to account for an additional £20,792 of the
unallocated funds to cover the following vetting and IT security
costs:
Item Description Cost
BPSS - Staff vetting £3,672
IASME essential - Minimum cyber essentials required for all
providers
£11,760
IASME enhanced - Enhanced standard for main data holders
£5,360
Total £20,792
The award of this funding will enable the GMWSA to meet the
required HMPPS standards regarding cyber security and vetting while
not having to divert any additional resources away from front line
key worker support.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 12/05/2023
Decision due: 24 Mar 2023 by Director for Police, Crime, Criminal Justice and Fire
Contact: Lisa Lees Email: lisa.lees@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk.