Award

Licence to Hold Consented Personal Data

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

29 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate has completed a procurement process to acquire a licence for holding consented personal data, with the contract awarded to GB Group plc. The procurement, classified under the industry category of services, was conducted using a limited method due to licence rights being owned by one party, and did not involve a prior call for competition. The process covered information across Scotland (UKM region) and pursued under the General Public Services classification. The award was announced on 31 March 2025, with the contracting process reaching its final stages on 29 May 2025. The central purchasing unit was based in Aberdeen, and the designated address is Marine Directorate, Marine Laboratory, 375 Victoria Road, Torry, Aberdeen AB11 9DB, managed by contact point Bob McLeod.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in data management services, particularly those specialising in compliance and data consent management. With a value of GBP 5,980, the contract offers a foothold in governmental data projects, providing expertise on scalable solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like GB Group plc can particularly benefit, as evidenced by their successful tender. Meeting the stringent data handling requirements set by the Scottish Government can open avenues for similar engagements, enhancing reputation and expanding business portfolios to include prestigious public sector credentials. Businesses located throughout Scotland, as well as those with the capacity for digital service delivery, are well-suited for such opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Licence to Hold Consented Personal Data

Notice Description

Marine Directorate require a licence to hold consented personal data.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate require a licence to hold consented personal data.

Procurement Information

Licence rights owned by one party.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000800072
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY531288
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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

CPV Codes

72212218 - License management software development services

79720000 - Investigation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GB GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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