Tender

Primary Care Data Protection Service

NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)

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Tender

16 Feb 2024 at 09:42

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) is procuring a Primary Care Data Protection service for GP practices within its geographical area. The contract has a total value of £500,000 and will commence in June 2024. The procurement method is open, with a tender deadline of 19th March 2024. The contracting authority is managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector specialising in data protection and healthcare industry. Interested providers can access the opportunity via the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. The successful bidder will be responsible for providing Information Governance support, ensuring data sharing compliance, and maintaining data security. Providers must adhere to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 throughout the process and demonstrate a thorough understanding of GDPR and data protection legislation.

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Notice Title

Primary Care Data Protection Service

Notice Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) ("The Commissioner") is seeking to commission a Primary Care Data protection service, including a named Data Protection Officer for the remaining duration of the UK GDPR and a continuing support service to General Practices (GPs) during (and beyond) the transition to the successor legislation to make sure GPs are continuing to be supported in meeting the highest standards of data protection. <br/><br/>This service will serve GP practices within the ICB's geographical area. The main responsibilities include (but are not limited to):<br/><br/>* Information Governance (IG) support (e.g. supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments and Data Sharing Agreements). <br/>* Ensuring safe and effective sharing of data across the Integrated Care System (ICS) in line with data protection legislation<br/>* Data and patient privacy protection <br/>* Support for Data security and protection <br/><br/>This processed is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) ("The Commissioner") is seeking to commission a Primary Care Data protection service, including a named Data Protection Officer for the remaining duration of the UK GDPR and a continuing support service to General Practices (GPs) during (and beyond) the transition to the successor legislation to make sure GPs are continuing to be supported in meeting the highest standards of data protection.

This service will serve GP practices within the ICB's geographical area. The main responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

* Information Governance (IG) support (e.g. supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments and Data Sharing Agreements).
* Ensuring safe and effective sharing of data across the Integrated Care System (ICS) in line with data protection legislation.
* Data and patient privacy protection.
* Support for Data security and protection.


The Contract will be for an initial term of 12 months, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 12 months. The total value of the contract is PS250,000 (inclusively of VAT) for the initial 12 months contract term, with a total contract lifecycle value of PS500,000 (inclusively of VAT) including the 12 months extension. The contract will commence in June 2024.

This processed is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner(s).

Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.

Once you have found the opportunity via the search function, using the title of 'Primary Care Data Protection Service' or Atamis reference number of 'C232775', to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page.

If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid. Additional information: The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-043a9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005170-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£416,670 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT (HOSTED BY NHS ENGLAND)
Contact Name
Chunmei Zhang
Contact Email
chunmei.zhang@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 5PB
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

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