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title: "Data Protection Practitioner: Compliance and Advisory Services"
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# Data Protection Practitioner: Compliance and Advisory Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e160665-9076-48d5-b726-af6eaed6526d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy, which is seeking a Data Protection Practitioner to provide compliance and advisory services. The contract, valued at £73,000, is classified under business and management consultancy services, and is located in London (SW1H 0ET). This tender is currently in the Award stage, with the contract period starting from 18 October 2021 and ending on 31 December 2022. Notably, the procurement method was a selective process, initiated as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 24 September 2021.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data protection, compliance, consultancy, and advisory services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). As the contract entails assessment, advisory, and educational roles regarding data handling risks, firms with expertise in data management, storage solutions, and compliance strategy development will be well-positioned to compete effectively. With the focus on improving current policies and providing guidance, businesses capable of delivering innovative solutions in data protection will find this contract advantageous for growth.

## Notice

The data protection practitioner's 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 providing 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/2468e96b-c09f-4675-a86d-5ba8d05a384e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Oct 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, ENERGY & INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0ET |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | I3SECURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services

## Release History

- 27 Oct 2021 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2468e96b-c09f-4675-a86d-5ba8d05a384e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2468e96b-c09f-4675-a86d-5ba8d05a384e
  27th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9b107f58-c551-4df5-8160-73682875c4b3

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