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FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Award

08 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Tender

19 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The recent Data Protection Services Framework, titled "FTS050", is being governed by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), engaging multiple organisations such as Wave Energy Scotland, Orkney Research Innovation Campus, and others. It primarily focuses on economic affairs in the UK and is located in the administrative region UKM. This open procurement procedure targets data protection services under the GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. The framework is active from 8 April 2026 to 7 April 2029, with a possible one-year extension until 2030. Previously, the tendering process concluded on 9 February 2026, finalising the award to Tkm Consulting with a contract value of GBP 287,000.

This procurement framework presents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those proficient in data protection services, compliance, and risk management. Companies with expertise in providing Data Protection Officer roles, compliance monitoring, and data breach resolutions are positioned well against the tender’s criteria. As the framework encompasses electronic submissions, it is also an attractive prospect for SMEs, allowing businesses to expand their portfolio by aligning with renowned entities like HIE and others under the framework's umbrella. Maintaining robust supply chain and payment practices is critical, enabling participating companies to leverage the framework's optional modifications and extensions.

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Notice Title

FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework

Notice Description

HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide provide data protection services, including fulfilling Data Protection Officer duties under the General Data Protection Regulation and supporting the Data Protection Act 2018 including delivery of data protection advice, risk assessment and training. This Framework is being procured for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and on behalf of Wave Energy Scotland (WES), Orkney Research Innovation Campus (ORIC), HIE Orkney, HIE Ventures Ltd (HIEVL), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) as well as any other Contracting Authority wholly or partly under the control of, and/or partly or wholly owned HIE or SOSE, at any point during the term of this Framework (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). The framework is live from 8 April 2026 until 7 April 2029, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term (until 7 April 2030).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Objective 1 - Role of Data Protection Officer (DPO) as specified in the General Data Protection Regulations and in support of Data Protection Act 2018 Objective 2 - Monitor and remedy noncompliance and support personal data breach resolution Objective 3 - Organisational Compliance with Data Protection Legislation Objective 4 - Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) process including advice and support Objective 5 - Reporting and monitoring. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: HIE reserves the right, on giving reasonable written notice from time to time, to require changes to the Services (whether by way of the removal of Services, the addition of new Services, or increasing or decreasing the Services or specifying the order in which the Services are to be performed or the locations where the Services are to be provided). HIE shall not require any such change other than where it is permitted by Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Framework/Call-off Contracts may be modified for reasons including but not limited to: -Changes to budget availability -Organisation/s bringing the services in-house fully or partially and so the services are no longer required / reduced services are required -The addition of similar services -Increasing the volume of the services -Change in legislative requirements resulting in increased or reduced service In these situations, for the call-off contracts, HIE will agree a price variation based on the pricing submitted as part of your bid, for example, using the hourly rate to increase/reduce the services by a number of hours. Other framework users may also modify their relevant call-off contracts.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816177
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553467
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

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


CPV Codes

72300000 - Data services

75111200 - Legislative services

79212000 - Auditing services

79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

79411100 - Business development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£287,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£287,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£287,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination or at the end of the contract, including any extension period.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Additional Buyers

CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN (SCOTLAND) LTD

HIE ORKNEY

HIE VENTURES LTD.

ORKNEY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CAMPUS LLP

SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE

WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Nairn and Cawdor
Westminster Constituency
Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey

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=DEC546127
    FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework - HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide provide data protection services, including fulfilling Data Protection Officer duties under the General Data Protection Regulation and supporting the Data Protection Act 2018 including delivery of data protection advice, risk assessment and training. This Framework is being procured for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and on behalf of Wave Energy Scotland (WES), Orkney Research Innovation Campus (ORIC), HIE Orkney, HIE Ventures Ltd (HIEVL), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) as well as any other Contracting Authority wholly or partly under the control of, and/or partly or wholly owned HIE or SOSE, at any point during the term of this Framework (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). It is expected that these services will be required from 8 April 2026 for an initial period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term. The 3-year budget currently available to deliver this service is between GBP 171,000 and GBP 216,000 (excluding VAT).
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553467
    FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework - HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide provide data protection services, including fulfilling Data Protection Officer duties under the General Data Protection Regulation and supporting the Data Protection Act 2018 including delivery of data protection advice, risk assessment and training. This Framework is being procured for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and on behalf of Wave Energy Scotland (WES), Orkney Research Innovation Campus (ORIC), HIE Orkney, HIE Ventures Ltd (HIEVL), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) as well as any other Contracting Authority wholly or partly under the control of, and/or partly or wholly owned HIE or SOSE, at any point during the term of this Framework (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). The framework is live from 8 April 2026 until 7 April 2029, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term (until 7 April 2030).

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