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title: "Audit Services for the Office of the Data Protection Officer"
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# Audit Services for the Office of the Data Protection Officer

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8bf54f9a-0d75-4195-8c57-b38667a5d593

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## Summary

The Home Office is seeking audit services for the Office of the Data Protection Officer, specifically to ensure compliance with new data protection legislation. This procurement falls under the internal audit services category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 2nd October 2018, with a contract period commencing on 1st November 2018 and concluding on 28th February 2019. The total contract value is £29,500.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in audit and compliance services, particularly those familiar with data protection legislation. Companies that can demonstrate relevant expertise in internal audit services and compliance are well-suited to compete for similar contracts. As public authorities increasingly prioritise data protection, firms providing these services may find a growing market as businesses and organisations seek to ensure they meet legal obligations effectively.

## Notice

New data protection legislation requires all public authorities to designate a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to oversee compliance and embed a 'privacy by design' culture.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f85ec92-224f-4fda-a87e-aaaca5372fc6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £29,500 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| 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 | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79212200 - Internal audit services

## Release History

- 4 Oct 2018 at 15:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f85ec92-224f-4fda-a87e-aaaca5372fc6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f85ec92-224f-4fda-a87e-aaaca5372fc6
  4th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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