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title: "St Helens Borough Council - Contract for a UK GDPR Data Protection Officer Function to Schools in St Helens"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ab98"
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# St Helens Borough Council - Contract for a UK GDPR Data Protection Officer Function to Schools in St Helens

Buyer: ST.HELENS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ab98

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## Summary

The St Helens Borough Council is seeking bids for a contract entitled "St Helens Borough Council – Contract for a UK GDPR Data Protection Officer Function to Schools in St Helens." This procurement falls under the business services category, specifically focusing on law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, with a total contract value of £210,000. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions set for 8th June 2021. The contract will commence on 1st September 2021 and is expected to run until 31st August 2024, potentially allowing for renewal. Interested firms should consider the geographical delivery area, which is located in the St Helens region of the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in data protection services, particularly those experienced in GDPR compliance. Companies with capabilities in legal consulting, specifically in providing Data Protection Officer services for educational institutions, will find this contract particularly relevant. As the contract is open to multiple schools in the St Helens area, vendors should be prepared to adapt to varying demands and the possibility of additional schools joining the initiative during the contract period.

## Notice

As public authorities under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the St Helens, 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 UK GDPR. The schools have chosen to fulfil this requirement through a service contract as specified within the documents associated with this tender. There are 35 schools both primary and secondary / special SEN who potentially will require this service. However the number could be higher or lower. Other St Helens schools not joining the contract from the outset should be allowed to join the contract at any time during the contract period on a co-terminus basis. Please note there is no guarantee regarding the number of schools and / or volume of work that the schools and or St Helens Borough Council might request during the contract period. For further information go to www.The-Chest.org and under current opportunities select St Helens Council reference DN541133

### Lot Information

Lot 1

For further information go to www.The-Chest.org and under current opportunities select St Helens Council reference DN541133

Renewal: For further information go to www.The-Chest.org and under current opportunities select St Helens Council reference DN541133

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009255-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ST.HELENS COUNCIL |
| Locality | ST HELENS |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA10 1HP |
| 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 | TLD7 Merseyside |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2021 at 10:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009255-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sthelens.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert/Index?advertId=195ab042-d5a8-eb11-810c-005056b64545

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