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Summary of the contracting process

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded a contract for Data Protection Services for the period 2024/25. The procurement falls under the economic affairs category and is classified as a services contract. The contract was signed on 2nd August 2024, commencing on 26th July 2024 for an initial 13-month term until 17th August 2025, with an option for HIE to extend up to an additional 4 months. The procurement followed an open procedure and was conducted under the OJEU 194 framework agreement. The primary location for the services is in the UKM6 region. Tkm Consulting, an SME, has been awarded the contract for £38,000 GBP.

This tender offers businesses, particularly SMEs specialising in data protection and consultancy services, a significant opportunity to engage in a critical role within HIE. The contract requires a Data Protection Officer and ongoing data protection advice, making it ideal for firms with expertise in data protection, compliance, and legal advisory services. The structured nature of the procurement process and the possibility of extending the contract enhances the potential for sustained business growth through a stable, government-backed agreement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Data Protection Services 24/25

Notice Description

HIE require a Data Protection Officer and regular Data Protection advice and support due to regularity and complexity of Data Protection requirements for both Projects, Systems and general HIE business. The contract commences on 27 July 2024 for an initial period of 13 months (until 17 August 2025), with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 4 months following the Initial Term.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off from the HIE Data Protection Services Framework (OJEU 194).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000775075
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511934
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

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


CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£38,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Aug 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Tkm Consulting

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511934
    Data Protection Services 24/25 - HIE require a Data Protection Officer and regular Data Protection advice and support due to regularity and complexity of Data Protection requirements for both Projects, Systems and general HIE business. The contract commences on 27 July 2024 for an initial period of 13 months (until 17 August 2025), with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 4 months following the Initial Term.

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