---
title: "Data Protection Services 24/25"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000775075"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE"
published: "2024-08-13"
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# Data Protection Services 24/25

Buyer: HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000775075

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## Summary

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has awarded a contract for Data Protection Services for the period 2024/25. The procurement falls under the economic affairs category and is classified as a services contract. The contract was signed on 2nd August 2024, commencing on 26th July 2024 for an initial 13-month term until 17th August 2025, with an option for HIE to extend up to an additional 4 months. The procurement followed an open procedure and was conducted under the OJEU 194 framework agreement. The primary location for the services is in the UKM6 region. Tkm Consulting, an SME, has been awarded the contract for £38,000 GBP.

This tender offers businesses, particularly SMEs specialising in data protection and consultancy services, a significant opportunity to engage in a critical role within HIE. The contract requires a Data Protection Officer and ongoing data protection advice, making it ideal for firms with expertise in data protection, compliance, and legal advisory services. The structured nature of the procurement process and the possibility of extending the contract enhances the potential for sustained business growth through a stable, government-backed agreement.

## Notice

HIE require a Data Protection Officer and regular Data Protection advice and support due to regularity and complexity of Data Protection requirements for both Projects, Systems and general HIE business. The contract commences on 27 July 2024 for an initial period of 13 months (until 17 August 2025), with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 4 months following the Initial Term.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call-off from the HIE Data Protection Services Framework (OJEU 194).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511934 |
| 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 | 13 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,000 |

## 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511934

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511934
  Data Protection Services 24/25 - HIE require a Data Protection Officer and regular Data Protection advice and support due to regularity and complexity of Data Protection requirements for both Projects, Systems and general HIE business. The contract commences on 27 July 2024 for an initial period of 13 months (until 17 August 2025), with HIE having the option to extend for a period or periods together not exceeding 4 months following the Initial Term.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000775075
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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