Published date: 16 February 2024
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
Data services - 72300000
Legal services - 79100000
Location of contract
BS1 3NX
Value of contract
£500,000
Procurement reference
CF-2152400D0O000000rwimUAA
Published date
16 February 2024
Closing date
18 March 2024
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
24 June 2024
Contract end date
23 June 2026
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (above threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
NHS Bristol, North Somerset & South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) ("The Commissioner") is seeking to commission a Primary Care Data protection service, including a named Data Protection Officer for the remaining duration of the UK GDPR and a continuing support service to General Practices (GPs) during (and beyond) the transition to the successor legislation to make sure GPs are continuing to be supported in meeting the highest standards of data protection.
This service will serve GP practices within the ICB's geographical area. The main responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Information Governance (IG) support (e.g. supporting Data Protection Impact Assessments and Data Sharing Agreements).
• Ensuring safe and effective sharing of data across the Integrated Care System (ICS) in line with data protection legislation.
• Data and patient privacy protection.
• Support for Data security and protection.
The Contract will be for an initial term of 12 months, with an option to extend for any period up to a further 12 months. The total value of the contract is £250,000 (inclusively of VAT) for the initial 12 months contract term, with a total contract lifecycle value of £500,000 (inclusively of VAT) including the 12 months extension. The contract will commence in June 2024.
This processed is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.
More information
Additional text
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Interested providers will be able to view this opportunity via the live opportunities list on the 'Health Family' e-procurement system, Atamis. Click on 'View our Live Opportunities' from the home page, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome.
Once you have found the opportunity via the search function, using the title of 'Primary Care Data Protection Service' or Atamis reference number of 'C232775', to gain full access to the bid documentation (including questionnaires), you will need to click on 'Register interest' - this will take you to the log-in page.
If you are not already registered on the system, you will need to do so before gaining full access to the documentation and be able to submit a bid.
The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current EU procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
The contracting authority intends to observe the provisions and 10 day standstill period described in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
About the buyer
Contact name
Chunmei Zhang SCW
Address
360 Bristol - Three Six Zero
Marlborough Street
BS1 3NX
GB
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Closing: 18 March 2024, 12pm
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