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title: "Data Protection Services incl. DPO Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000641644"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2021-02-05"
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# Data Protection Services incl. DPO Services

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000641644

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## Summary

The procurement process for Data Protection Services, including Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, has been awarded to Tkm Consulting by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE). The contract, which has a total value of £90,000, is part of the Data Protection Services Framework and commenced on 18 January 2021. It is classified under economic affairs and falls within the services industry category. Key deadlines include a 12-month initial period with an option for a 12-month extension. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in data protection services, consultancy, and compliance support. With the increasing importance of regulatory compliance and data protection in today’s business environment, firms that are well-versed in the Data Protection Act (2018) and experienced in providing DPO services are particularly well-suited for future engagements. Companies that can demonstrate their capability to monitor compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations will have a competitive edge in pursuing similar contracts.

## Notice

This is a call-off contract from the Data Protection Services Framework (OJEU Ref Number 2020/S 170-412562.) This contract commenced on 18 January 2021 for an initial period of 12 months, with HIE having the option to extend the call-off contract for another 12 months. The total value of procurement reflects the 1+1 year maximum value. The supplier will adopt the role of the Data Protection Officer as specified in the Data Protection regulations and in support of Data Protection Act (2018), monitor non-compliance of legislative and regulatory obligations and inform and advise on Data Protection obligations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off contract established under the Data Protection Services Framework (O194, OJEU ref 2020/S 170-412562).

Options: In accordance with Regulation 72(1)(a) 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405928 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## 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 |
| 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 | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405928

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB405928
  Data Protection Services incl. DPO Services - This is a call-off contract from the Data Protection Services Framework (OJEU Ref Number 2020/S 170-412562.) This contract commenced on 18 January 2021 for an initial period of 12 months, with HIE having the option to extend the call-off contract for another 12 months. The total value of procurement reflects the 1+1 year maximum value. The supplier will adopt the role of the Data Protection Officer as specified in the Data Protection regulations and in support of Data Protection Act (2018), monitor non-compliance of legislative and regulatory obligations and inform and advise on Data Protection obligations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000641644
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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