Routes to Work Limited - IT Support Contract

ROUTES TO WORK LIMITED

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Routes to Work Limited, located in Bellshill, UK, is inviting tenders for an IT Support Contract, focusing on IT support, maintenance, and advisory services within the skills and employability sector. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. The contract is valued at £130,000 and is situated in North Lanarkshire, accommodating services from September 2026 until August 2030. Prospective providers must submit their proposals by 23 July 2026 at 12:00 BST, with bid validity extending until 23 October 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for IT services firms looking to expand within the public sector in Scotland. Companies with expertise in IT infrastructure support and maintenance, especially those familiar with the specific requirements of public sector clients, would be well-positioned to compete. The contract does not permit variant bids, focusing on consistent service delivery within the specified terms. This tender offers an attractive entry point for businesses aiming to establish or enhance their footprint in the skills and employability industry in North Lanarkshire.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Routes to Work Limited - IT Support Contract

Notice Description

IT Support , maintenance & advice contract

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835477
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558616
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£130,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2026 - 30 Aug 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROUTES TO WORK LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELLSHILL
Postcode
ML4 1AE
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Bellshill
Westminster Constituency
Coatbridge and Bellshill

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