This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

11 Aug 2025 at 16:33

Tender

12 Dec 2024 at 11:47

Planning

12 Jun 2024 at 14:50

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS GDPR Compliance Tool, conducted by The Common Services Agency, also known as NHS National Services Scotland (NSS), is at the award stage. The contract aims to support NHS Scotland's Information Governance with GDPR compliance through software development and IT services, classified under CPV code 72000000. Located in Scotland (UKM), the procurement follows an open procedure under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The contract, awarded to AWTG LTD, was signed on 22nd July 2025, with a value of £512,000. Prior to this, the tender was active with a closing date for submissions on 27th January 2025, following the initiation of the tender stage on 12th December 2024. Key contract delivery includes services enhancing data protection and information governance activities.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services and software development, particularly those adept in GDPR compliance frameworks. Companies with a strong background in delivering information governance solutions or possessing relevant industry certifications like ISO standards will find this opportunity advantageous. Engaging in such contracts not only offers financial benefits but also the chance to collaborate with a prominent public health service, thereby expanding business networks and enhancing industry reputation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to compete, as evidenced by the awarded contract to an SME, indicating openness in the procurement process to diverse suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

NHS GDPR Compliance Tool

Notice Description

Procurement of a GDPR Compliance Tool to support NHS Scotland Information Governance with the delivery of their core compliance activities which include completion and review of Data Protection Impact Assessments, maintenance of Information Asset Registers and Records of Processing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a GDPR Compliance Tool to support NHS Scotland Information Governance with the delivery of their core compliance activities which include completion and review of Data Protection Impact Assessments, maintenance of Information Asset Registers and Records of Processing.

Renewal: The Agreement includes two optional extension periods of 12 months each.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-046f75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047760-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£512,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 2024Expired
Award Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) (NSS)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9EB
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AWTG LTD

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