FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework
About This Opportunity
Supplies contract awarded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (United Kingdom): FTS050 Data Protection Services Framework. general supplies. Awarded to Tkm.
This is a supplies contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on IT support, Public Sector Reform and Public Relations. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. 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 Additional information: 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 UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 8, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 031962-2026. 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 100 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 12 currently open and 62 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: May 1, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
Tkm Consulting was awarded the contract for £287,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
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?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 031962-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
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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