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title: "PS23147 Data Protection Service"
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# PS23147 Data Protection Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-24c80c0e-a014-4ec5-a865-4f5ff58f0148

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## Summary

The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy has awarded a contract for the provision of Data Protection Services under the title 'PS23147 Data Protection Service'. The procurement falls under the industry category of Administration, defence and social security services, with additional classification in Business and management consultancy services. The contract, valued at £159,200, was awarded to TMC3 Ltd. The contract period is from July 3, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system. The tender period ended on May 18, 2023.

This tender for Data Protection Services by the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy presents an opportunity for businesses in the data protection and consultancy sector to engage with a high-profile government project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to compete. The contract duration from 2023 to 2024 provides a stable revenue stream for the winning supplier. Businesses with expertise in data protection compliance, breach response procedures, and consultancy services are well-suited to meet the requirements of this prestigious contract.

## Notice

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a mini competition under CCS Cyber Security Services 3 DPS RM3764.3 Brief Description of Requirement The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry is looking to appoint a dedicated Data Protection practitioner to lead work with a junior practitioner to provide compliance and advisory services in order to ensure that the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has the relevant data protection policies in place and that the practices of the Inquiry are compliant and in line with data protection regulations. The data protection Services Provider is required to be available from May 2023 until September 2024. The data protection services provider function is to support the Inquiry's compliance with relevant data protection obligations and to proactively manage any risks of inappropriate data handling. The expected support will cover advice to the Inquiry on data protection matters including breach response and recovery procedures, and provide education and consultancy services. This will involve reviewing current policies and practices in the Inquiry team, identifying any gaps in process or procedures and designing a plan for improvements. Advice on data storage and archiving is also required to support the Inquiry's preparation for archiving when the Inquiry comes to an end.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997492a1-b724-49e7-9351-eda93de1a974 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Jul 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £151,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £159,200 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | SWINDON |
| Post town | Swindon |
| Postcode | SN2 1ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK71 Swindon |
| Local authority | Swindon |
| Electoral ward | Rodbourne Cheney |
| Westminster constituency | Swindon North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TMC3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2023 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997492a1-b724-49e7-9351-eda93de1a974

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/997492a1-b724-49e7-9351-eda93de1a974
  21st June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9f7c22c5-1f0d-4272-8f50-f281a3dc4e8f
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