Planning

Data Protection Officer (DPO) Management and GP Information Governance (IG) Management Services to GP Practices in NHS Northamptonshire and NHS Leicestershire (LLR) Integrated Care Boards

NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

05 May 2026 at 14:59

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board, in collaboration with NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, is presently at the planning stage for the procurement of Data Protection Officer (DPO) Management and GP Information Governance (IG) Management Services. This tender, with the title "Data Protection Officer (DPO) Management and GP Information Governance (IG) Management Services to GP Practices in NHS Northamptonshire and NHS Leicestershire (LLR) Integrated Care Boards", falls under the industry category of business services, specifically in law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The location for the delivery of these services is the UKF region in the United Kingdom, involving 64 GP practices in Northamptonshire and 126 in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Engaging now to gather feedback, the contracting authorities have scheduled this market engagement phase with a request for quotation (RFQ) planned thereafter. Key dates include the deadline to return feedback, which is set on 15th May 2026, and the procurement contract period running from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027, with potential for renewal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in data security, governance consultancy, and legal compliance, particularly those with experience in healthcare sectors. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) stand a favourable chance, given their suitability for this contract as recognised by the contracting authorities. Successful bidders will provide specialist support and guidance on data protection and information governance, ensuring compliance with legislation like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), while also enhancing their reputation and expanding their client base within the public health sector. This contract offers a lucrative £132,000 opportunity, creating forward momentum for firms seeking growth in public procurement spaces.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Data Protection Officer (DPO) Management and GP Information Governance (IG) Management Services to GP Practices in NHS Northamptonshire and NHS Leicestershire (LLR) Integrated Care Boards

Notice Description

NHS Northamptonshire and NHS Leicestershire (LLR) ICBs are looking for an organisation to provide Data Protection Officer (DPO) Management and GP Information Governance (IG) Management Services across the LNR cluster. There are currently 64 GP practices in Northamptonshire ICB and 126 GP practices in LLR ICB. Scope of Work and Requirements: - Data Protection Officer - Provide a named individual to act as DPO and will provide remote specialist advice and guidance. - Advice and Support for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) - Advice and guidance to practices on how to investigate, manage, report, and review incidents. - Advice and support to providers to manage the reporting of the incident and advice on remedies. - Support for the production and maintenance of local IG policies and procedures. - Provide direct response to the GP Practice within 72 hours via email or telephone. - Provide independent and highly developed specialist knowledge and advice across the GP practices to ensure they remain compliant with changing legal requirements, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Planning Information

NHS Northamptonshire and NHS Leicestershire (LLR) Integrated Care Boards are seeking feedback on the provision of DPO Management and GP IG Management Services to GP Practices. In order to assist the Authority with testing its assumptions and proposed service requirements, interested organisations are requested to provide feedback on the information included within the documents. The draft service specification and supporting documents containing details of the requirement can be found in the attachments area of the project on Atamis. A draft timeframe for a request for quotation (RFQ) is included within the market engagement questionnaire (MEQ). Please note the information provided is indicative and subject to change. Please note, this preliminary market engagement notice relates to a service/contract in scope of the Procurement Act 2023. Any and all information/documents included in this notice, or that are made available as part of this engagement exercise, are draft and subject to change. All timeframes are indicative and also subject to change. Please complete and return the completed MEQ template via the Atamis e-tendering portal by 5PM on 15th May 2026 by following the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Project Reference: C444177 Project Name: DPO Management and GP IG Management Services across the LNR cluster.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0691c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041181-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,600 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 May 20265 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS LEICESTER, LEICESTERSHIRE AND RUTLAND INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEICESTER
Postcode
LE3 8TB
Post Town
Leicester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF24 West Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Local Authority
West Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Boothville and Parklands
Westminster Constituency
Northampton North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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