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title: "FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fac3"
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# FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fac3

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## Summary

The Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has initiated an "FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework" tender, classified under business and management consultancy services. The procurement aims to appoint a suitably experienced supplier to offer data protection services in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. This framework is established on behalf of HIE and associated organisations like Wave Energy Scotland and Orkney Research Innovation Campus, spanning from 8 April 2026 to 7 April 2029, with an optional one-year extension. The procurement process, conducted through an open procedure, is currently in the award stage, having been initiated on 19th December 2025, and aims for a structured, compliant delivery in the UK regions, particularly within Inverness. The estimated framework value over four years is GBP 287,000.

This tender presents extensive opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in consultancy, legislative, and data services. Organisations equipped with a strong understanding of data protection legislation, and equipped to provide thorough compliance support, risk assessments, and training would find this framework advantageous. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) experienced in data security and management would be well-suited to leverage their expertise to fulfil the detailed objectives set out within this framework, thus expanding their business in the public sector domain. Businesses can benefit from engaging with HIE and its affiliates, facilitating enhanced regional development and public service enhancements.

## Notice

HIE requires a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide provide data protection services, including fulfilling Data Protection Officer duties under the General Data Protection Regulation and supporting the Data Protection Act 2018 including delivery of data protection advice, risk assessment and training. This Framework is being procured for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and on behalf of Wave Energy Scotland (WES), Orkney Research Innovation Campus (ORIC), HIE Orkney, HIE Ventures Ltd (HIEVL), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) as well as any other Contracting Authority wholly or partly under the control of, and/or partly or wholly owned HIE or SOSE, at any point during the term of this Framework (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). The framework is live from 8 April 2026 until 7 April 2029, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term (until 7 April 2030).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Objective 1 - Role of Data Protection Officer (DPO) as specified in the General Data Protection Regulations and in support of Data Protection Act 2018 Objective 2 - Monitor and remedy noncompliance and support personal data breach resolution Objective 3 - Organisational Compliance with Data Protection Legislation Objective 4 - Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) process including advice and support Objective 5 - Reporting and monitoring Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: HIE reserves the right, on giving reasonable written notice from time to time, to require changes to the Services (whether by way of the removal of Services, the addition of new Services, or increasing or decreasing the Services or specifying the order in which the Services are to be performed or the locations where the Services are to be provided). HIE shall not require any such change other than where it is permitted by Regulation 72 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015. The Framework/Call-off Contracts may be modified for reasons including but not limited to: -Changes to budget availability -Organisation/s bringing the services in-house fully or partially and so the services are no longer required / reduced services are required -The addition of similar services -Increasing the volume of the services -Change in legislative requirements resulting in increased or reduced service In these situations, for the call-off contracts, HIE will agree a price variation based on the pricing submitted as part of your bid, for example, using the hourly rate to increase/reduce the services by a number of hours. Other framework users may also modify their relevant call-off contracts.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial period of 3 years, unless terminated in accordance with the provisions of the Framework agreement, with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031962-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination or at the end of the contract, including any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,000 |
| Lots value | £287,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £287,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | CAIRNGORM MOUNTAIN (SCOTLAND) LTD; HIE ORKNEY; HIE VENTURES LTD.; ORKNEY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CAMPUS LLP; SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE; WAVE ENERGY SCOTLAND LIMITED |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 5NA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Nairn and Cawdor |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TKM CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72300000 - Data services
- 75111200 - Legislative services
- 79212000 - Auditing services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 12:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031962-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085069-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.southofscotlandenterprise.com
- http://www.waveenergyscotland.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816177
- https://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/
- https://www.mygov.scot/apply-for-level-1-disclosure
- https://www.orkneycampus.co.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00313
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA24283
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30448
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30475
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA30513
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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