FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework
About This Opportunity
Framework contract awarded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (United Kingdom): FTS050 Data Protection Services. ICT & digital. Awarded to Tkm Consulting.
This is a framework agreement contract in the information and communication technology, legal services and Research sectors, with a focus on Legislative Drafting and Innovation. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through Public Contracts Scotland, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for framework agreement in the information and communication technology sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
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).
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. 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.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from Public Contracts Scotland and was originally published on April 8, 2026. Last refreshed 46 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Highlands and Islands Enterprise has issued 120 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 73 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Environment & Climate, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: June 1, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Framework agreement contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
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Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to Tkm Consulting. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Highlands and Islands Enterprise in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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