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title: "Data Protection Officer as a Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-061064"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE"
published: "2026-01-28"
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# Data Protection Officer as a Service

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-061064

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## Summary

The procurement process managed by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Humberside was recently completed, focusing on the provision of a Data Protection Officer as a Service. Operating under a direct procurement method without competitive bidding, the contract was awarded to TMC3 LIMITED, based in Liverpool. This service is under the industry category of IT services and business and management consultancy, necessitating specialised security clearances and certifications, reflecting its importance in law enforcement data protection requirements. The contract commenced on 14th October 2025 and is set to conclude by 6th February 2026, with the total contract value amounting to £27,000 before tax.

Businesses with expertise in providing IT consultancy and data protection solutions, particularly those familiar with law enforcement data protection, will find opportunities for growth in such contracts. This tender required previous experience with police forces, which suggests that companies holding such credentials can leverage this for enhanced competitive advantage. Additionally, firms with advanced security standards such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus certifications will be well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities within the public sector, especially where stringent data handling capabilities are mandated.

## Notice

The Force is legislatively required to have a Data Protection Officer. We require data protection support for thirty days on an as needed til Feb 2026. As this is a demand-led role, it would be beneficial if the company offered a contract where only worked hours are billed for, rather than a flat daily rate that is charged regardless of the amount of work undertaken. The consultant will need a minimum of NPPV3 vetting, and SC vetting clearance would be preferable to cover all eventualities. We also require security certification at both ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus levels, and staff security clearance must conform to BS7858:2019. Previous experience of providing data protection support to a police force is essential, due to the specific requirements of data protection legislation in relation to law enforcement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007390-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Oct 2025 - 6 Feb 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HUMBERSIDE |
| Locality | COTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU16 5SN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Local authority | East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Cottingham North |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TMC3 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 09:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007390-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007390-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.tmc3.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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