Tender: DPO & IG Services | NHS Northamptonshire & Leicestershire
Tender Data Protection Officer Management and GP Information Governance Management Services to GP Practices for NHS Northamptonshire and NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland ICBs NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board
Description
NHS Northamptonshire and NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) cluster ICBs (LNR ICBs) are looking for an organisation to provide Data Protection Officer (DPO) Management and GP Information Governance (IG) Management Services across the LNR cluster. There are currently 64 GP practices in Northamptonshire ICB and 126 GP practices in LLR ICB.
Scope of Work and Requirements:
– Data Protection Officer – Provide a contact point to act as DPO and provide remote specialist advice and guidance.
– Advice and Support for the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT)
– Advice and guidance to practices on how to investigate, manage, report, and review incidents.
– Advice and support to providers to manage the reporting of the incident and advice on remedies.
– Support for the production and maintenance of local IG policies and procedures.
– Provide direct response to the GP Practice within 72 hours via email or telephone.
– Provide independent and highly developed specialist knowledge and advice across the GP practices to ensure they remain compliant with changing legal requirements, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
The contract will be for a period of 1 year with the option to extend for up to a further 6 months commencing 1st July 2026.
The maximum annual contract value is £132,000 per annum including VAT. No bids over is £132,000 per annum (including VAT) will be accepted. Further details can be found within the procurement documentation.
Please note, this notice relates to a service/contract in scope of the Procurement Act 2023.
Bids are to be submitted via the Atamis e-tendering portal by following the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Project Reference: C448349
Project Name: DPO and GP IG Management Services Across the NHS LNR Cluster
Total value (estimated)
- £158,400 excluding VAT
- £198,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- Possible extension to 31 December 2027
- 1 year, 6 months
Description of possible extension:
The contract period is for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The contract period is for 12 months with the option to extend for a further 6 months
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 – Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 79140000 – Legal advisory and information services
Contract locations
- UKF2 – Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
4 June 2026, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
5 June 2026, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Bids are to be submitted via the Atamis e-tendering portal by following the link below, and search for the project reference as detailed:
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
Project Reference: C448349
Project Name: DPO and GP IG Management Services Across the NHS LNR Cluster
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The set criteria is weighted at:
Technical (Service Delivery / Quality) – 70%
Price (Cost / Commercial) – 30%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold – open competition
Contracting authorities
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCLY-6219-YPTV
Room G30, Pen Lloyd Building, County Hall Glenfield
Leicester
LE3 8TB
United Kingdom
Email: northantsicb.procurementnorthants@nhs.net
Website: https://www.leicesterleicestershireandrutland.icb.nhs.uk/
Region: UKF22 – Leicestershire CC and Rutland
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWCM-9262-VJDY
Haylock House Kettering Parkway Venture Park
Kettering
NN15 6EY
United Kingdom
Region: UKF25 – North Northamptonshire
Organisation type: Public authority – central government
Contact organisation
Contact NHS Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care Board for any enquiries.