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title: "Data Protection Services Framework"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000628481"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
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# Data Protection Services Framework

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000628481

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## Summary

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is conducting a public procurement process for the "Data Protection Services Framework" aimed at ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulations and supporting the Data Protection Act 2018. This framework is intended for use by HIE and several other organisations including South of Scotland Enterprise and Wave Energy Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, having been completed recently, with the services set to commence in December 2020 for an initial contract duration of two years, potentially extendable for two additional one-year terms. The estimated budget for this framework over its maximum duration is £352,500, of which £191,000 is allocated for the initial two years. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for SMEs specialising in data protection and compliance services. Companies offering expertise in data protection, risk assessment, and regulatory consultancy will be well placed to compete for this framework, especially those capable of adopting the role of Data Protection Officer and providing comprehensive advisory services. Given the collaborative nature of the framework involving multiple suppliers, businesses may also consider partnerships or consortia to enhance their service offerings and bid competitiveness.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process is complete. The requirement is for the provision of data protection services specifically to fulfil the obligations of Data Protection Officer as required in General Data Protection Regulations and in support of the Data Protection Act 2018 as well as providing data protection advice as per the Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes document. This Framework was procured to provide Data Protection Services for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as well as South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), Wave Energy Scotland (WES), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), Inverness Campus Owners Association (ICOA), Orkney Research & Innovation Campus LLP (ORIC) and any current or future subsidiary organisation and/or associated company (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). The services will be required from December 2020 for an initial period of 2 years, with HIE having the option to extend two times for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term (2+1+1 years). The estimated maximum 24-month budget currently available to deliver this service is GBP 191,000 (excluding VAT). This figure is exclusive of Travel and Subsistence (T&S). It is a multi-supplier Framework with three suppliers appointed.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The key services required under the the Framework are: 1: Adopt the role of Data Protection Officer (DPO) as specified in the General Data Protection Regulations and in support of Data Protection Act 2018 and provide advice for the Controller/s. 2:As part of the DPO role, monitor non-compliance. 3:Compliance with Data Protection legislation. 4: Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) process and advice on completion of these. 5: Ensure organisations are kept up to date with any developing requirements. 6:Reporting and monitoring. 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. HIE reserves the right to make changes to the volume or scope of the Services following a review of the Services by HIE, particularly with regard to changes in data protection legislative requirements.

Renewal: The Framework will be awarded for an initial period of 2 years with HIE having the option to extend twice for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 calendar year following the Initial Term. (2+1+1 years)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401685 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 7 Dec 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | HIE reserves the right to re-tender for these services upon termination of the contract or at the end of the contract period, including any extension period. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £352,000 |
| Lots value | £352,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £352,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | INVERNESS CAMPUS OWNERS ASSOCIATION; ORKNEY RESEARCH AND INNOVATION CAMPUS; SOUTH OF SCOTLAND ENTERPRISE AGENCY; 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 | Orkney Islands |
| Electoral ward | Kirkwall East |
| Westminster constituency | Orkney and Shetland |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | BURNS & TURNER; RGDP; TKM CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 75111200 - Legislative services
- 79410000 - Business and management consultancy services
- 79411100 - Business development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401685
- 28 Aug 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393457

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393457&idx=8
  31st August 2020 - Supplier Development Programme Flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393457&idx=9
  31st August 2020 - CDS-Collaboration Flyer
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393457&idx=1
  31st August 2020 - Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393457&idx=2
  31st August 2020 - Award Criteria Tender Response Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393457&idx=3
  31st August 2020 - Pricing Proforma
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393457&idx=4
  31st August 2020 - Terms and Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393457&idx=5
  31st August 2020 - Forms for Signature
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393457&idx=6
  31st August 2020 - HIE Conflict of Interest Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG393457&idx=7
  31st August 2020 - HIE Business Travel Policy
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG393457
  Data Protection Services Framework - The requirement is for the provision of data protection services specifically to fulfil the obligations of Data Protection Officer as required in General Data Protection Regulations and in support of the Data Protection Act 2018 as well as providing data protection advice as per the Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes document. This Framework is being procured to provide Data Protection Services for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as well as South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), Wave Energy Scotland (WES), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), Inverness Campus Owners Association (ICOA), Orkney Research & Innovation Campus LLP (ORIC) and any current or future subsidiary organisation and/or associated company (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). It is expected that these services will be required from December 2020 for an initial period of 2 years, with HIE having the option to extend two times for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term (2+1+1 years). The estimated maximum 24-month budget currently available to deliver this service is GBP 191,000 (excluding VAT). This figure is exclusive of Travel and Subsistence (T&S). It will be multi-supplier Framework with up to three suppliers appointed.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC401685
  Data Protection Services Framework - This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process is complete. The requirement is for the provision of data protection services specifically to fulfil the obligations of Data Protection Officer as required in General Data Protection Regulations and in support of the Data Protection Act 2018 as well as providing data protection advice as per the Scope of Requirements and Tender Guidance Notes document. This Framework was procured to provide Data Protection Services for Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) as well as South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE), Wave Energy Scotland (WES), Cairngorm Mountain (Scotland) Ltd (CMSL), Inverness Campus Owners Association (ICOA), Orkney Research & Innovation Campus LLP (ORIC) and any current or future subsidiary organisation and/or associated company (subject to case-by-case approval by HIE). The services will be required from December 2020 for an initial period of 2 years, with HIE having the option to extend two times for a period or periods together not exceeding 1 year following the Initial Term (2+1+1 years). The estimated maximum 24-month budget currently available to deliver this service is GBP 191,000 (excluding VAT). This figure is exclusive of Travel and Subsistence (T&S). It is a multi-supplier Framework with three suppliers appointed.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000628481
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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