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Tender

28 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Bòrd na Gàidhlig, based in Inverness, has initiated a tender process for the provision of a fully managed IT service. This opportunity is targeted towards the services industry with a contract value of £143,000. The procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, and businesses interested in this contract must submit their electronic tenders by 10th August 2026 at noon. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st October 2026 following a handover period from the existing service provider. The tender process is currently at the stage of receiving submissions, with bid openings occurring on the same closing day. This tender supports electronic submissions and requires the service to be delivered in the UK region of UKM, specifically in Inverness.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in information and communication technology services to expand their operations by partnering with a central purchasing body. The requirement for a comprehensive IT service suggests that businesses with experience in managed IT services, particularly those capable of full-service delivery following a detailed handover period, would be well-positioned to compete. The involvement provides a stable contractual partnership with the buyer, along with the potential for extension periods. Companies that offer robust IT networks, support, and maintenance with a proven track record in public sector engagement will find this tender particularly beneficial for business growth.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of a fully managed IT service

Notice Description

Provision of a fully managed IT service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Bord na Gaidhlig Bord na Gaidhlig requires a suitably qualified contractor (the "Service Provider") to provide it with a fully managed ICT service (the "Services") upon the expiry of its current contract for similar service provision. Full-service provision is required from 1 October 2026 following a two to three month handover from the current service provider, subject to agreement from both parties.

Renewal: 3 periods of 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838527
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561045
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
£143,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£143,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BÒRD NA GÀIDHLIG
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

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