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1975 GP DPO & IG Service for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

22 May 2025 at 14:32

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board is seeking bids for the provision of GP DPO and IG services, specifically targeting approximately 80 General Practices within the Bedfordshire, Luton, and Milton Keynes region. This procurement falls under legal advisory and information services within the health sector. The contracting authority has initiated an open procurement process to engage providers to offer compliance planning, policy management, and various GDPR-related services. The tender submission and enquiry period end on 17th June 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1st July 2025 and potentially extend until June 2027, subject to renewal agreements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the legal and information governance domain, particularly those with experience in managing GDPR compliance and data protection services within the healthcare sector. Small-to-medium enterprises specializing in data protection or information services could find this tender favorable, as there are robust award criteria for service delivery, technical expertise, and competitive pricing. Providers with capabilities in supporting GP practices and handling data governance will be well-suited to compete for this contract, potentially expanding their footprint in a thriving healthcare region.

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Notice Title

1975 GP DPO & IG Service for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

The Provision of GP DPO & IG Service for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board We would like to invite you to bid for the full Information Governance (IG) and Data Protection Officer (DPO) service provision within most of the General Practices (GPs) (approx. 80 practices) that we have across the Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes region. We have previously worked with external providers for a DPO service based on the below requirements. Support with the completion of the GP practices DSP Toolkit e.g. evidence and assertions A Dedicated helpdesk facility for all Information Governance queries Act as Organisations DPO (art 37 GDPR requirement) GDPR compliance planning Production, management and assurance for all practices in connection with required Information Governance policies, processes, procedures, templates and patient information to comply with GDPR, DPA2018 and the DSPT toolkit requirements Support to GP practices with the preparation, completion, review and sign off of DPIA's e.g. and Data Sharing Agreements as required. Produce and complete relevant contractual documentation - e.g. Data Processing Agreements Production of Privacy Notice Templates and updates as required Bi-Monthly IG update bulletin email (remotely) Attend National GP DPO webinars, Regional & Local IG/Data Protection meetings as required and meetings on behalf of the practices and advise accordingly re updates/information To register your interest, please follow the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Reference: C363507 Project Name: 1975 GP DPO & IG Service for NHS Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes ICB.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The contract includes an option to extend for an additional 12 months, subject to agreement by both parties.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051ea4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025122-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2026 6-12 months
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 BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

Contact Name
Helen Ojo
Contact Email
agem.transactional.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2LJ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF11 Derby
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Derby
Electoral Ward
Darley
Westminster Constituency
Derby North

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