--- title: "RBGKEW/537 Data Protection Officer services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3120f897-a1b0-453c-836e-1f732f472b1d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3120f897-a1b0-453c-836e-1f732f472b1d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3120f897-a1b0-453c-836e-1f732f472b1d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3120f897-a1b0-453c-836e-1f732f472b1d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS" published: "2018-12-19" --- # RBGKEW/537 Data Protection Officer services Buyer: ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3120f897-a1b0-453c-836e-1f732f472b1d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3120f897-a1b0-453c-836e-1f732f472b1d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3120f897-a1b0-453c-836e-1f732f472b1d.json) ## Summary The Royal Botanic Gardens is seeking a service provider for the position of Data Protection Officer to ensure compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. This procurement, classified under legal services and auditing services, is currently in the award stage, with the contract set to last for three years from the appointment date, with an option to extend for an additional two years. The procurement method is open, with the tender published on 1st August 2018 and the tender period closing on 29th August 2018. The main delivery address for this contract is in Richmond, England (postcode TW9 3AE). This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal and compliance services, particularly those experienced in data protection and GDPR requirements. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as their expertise can benefit the Royal Botanic Gardens in navigating the complexities of data compliance. Firms capable of offering tailored support and partnership with Kew managers will be well-positioned to compete for this contract, enhancing their visibility and potential growth within the public sector. ## Notice RBG Kew is seeking to appoint a service provider to fulfil the function of Data Protection Officer (DPO) to meet RBG Kew's obligations under the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018. We are looking for a supplier who can work in partnership with Kew managers to deliver fulfil the function of DPO, principally by monitoring compliance and data practices internally and on request providing advice, to ensure that both RBG Kew and Enterprises comply with the applicable requirements under GDPR and other relevant data protection law and practice. The contract period will be for 3 years from appointment with the option to extend for up to a further 2 years. Additional information: Instructions to tenderers, the specification of services, terms and conditions, and template response documents can be accessed via the Defra Bravo procurement portal: https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html. Once registered and logged in, search for itt_4704 - RBGKEW/537 Data Protection Officer services. The deadline for questions about this opportunity is 12pm on Monday 13th August 2018. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1839bab5-0040-47d5-8787-297c40d4e359 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Dec 2018 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 7 Nov 2018 - 4 Nov 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £100,000 | | 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 | ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS | | Locality | RICHMOND | | Post town | Twickenham | | Postcode | TW9 3AB | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI7 Outer London - West and North West | | ITL 3 | TLI75 Hounslow and Richmond upon Thames | | Local authority | Richmond upon Thames | | Electoral ward | Kew | | Westminster constituency | Richmond Park | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BSI CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION RESILIENCE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79100000 - Legal services - 79212000 - Auditing services ## Release History - 19 Dec 2018 at 10:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1839bab5-0040-47d5-8787-297c40d4e359 - 1 Aug 2018 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b60d8e-8725-45d4-9182-13059beee489 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1839bab5-0040-47d5-8787-297c40d4e359 19th December 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4b60d8e-8725-45d4-9182-13059beee489 1st August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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