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title: "St Helens Council Contract for a GDPR Data Protection Officer Function to Primary Schools in St Helens"
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# St Helens Council Contract for a GDPR Data Protection Officer Function to Primary Schools in St Helens

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de06ca60-8e5d-4e42-9f82-3f7574d5e653

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## Summary

The St Helens Council is seeking tenders for the provision of a GDPR Data Protection Officer function for primary schools in St Helens. This procurement falls within the business services industry, specifically under legal and consulting services, and is currently in the active tender stage. Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 13th June 2018, and interviews are scheduled for 26th June 2018. The contract is estimated to be valued at £103,000 and will commence on 9th July 2018, lasting until 8th July 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in data protection, legal consulting, and GDPR compliance. Companies with experience in educational services or those familiar with the needs of local authorities would be particularly well-suited to compete. As the number of schools requiring this service may vary, contractors should be prepared for a flexible scope of work during the contract period. Engaging with this tender could enhance a firm's portfolio and establish strong local government partnerships.

## Notice

As public authorities under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the St Helens, primary schools need to appoint a statutory Data Protection Officer (DPO) to the standards of, and to perform the tasks set out in, articles 37-39 of the GDPR. The schools have chosen to fulfill this requirement through a service contract as specified within the documents associated with this tender. Bidders should register on The-Chest, review the attached documents and submit their tenders no later than 13th June 2018 at 12 noon. For further detail please see www.The-Chest.org.uk select current opportunities / select St Helens Council / reference DN343725 There are 15 primary schools who potentially will require this service. However the number could be higher or lower. Please note there is no obligation regarding the number of schools or value of work that the schools and or St Helens Council might request during the contract period. Bidders should note that interviews will be conducted on the 26th June 2018 at the District Primary School, Patterson St, Newton-le-Willows WA12 9PZ

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0870ed0c-b662-4891-82d9-27e18ea48121 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Jul 2018 - 8 Jul 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £103,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST.HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | St. Helens |
| Electoral ward | St Helens Town Centre |
| Westminster constituency | St Helens South and Whiston |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 May 2018 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0870ed0c-b662-4891-82d9-27e18ea48121

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0870ed0c-b662-4891-82d9-27e18ea48121
  30th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk

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