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Published 28 Nov 2025, 12:47 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

ST Marys Kenmure IT Service and Support RFP

Official notice

Authority: St Marys Kenmure

ServicesOpen procedure
Published estimate£50,000exc. VAT
Submissions closed 30 Jan 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement description

St Mary’s Kenmure (SMK) is a specialist secure youth care facility in Glasgow that provides a safe environment for the care and education of up to 24 young people referred through courts and children’s hearings. SMK relies on robust IT systems to support its educational, administrative, and care services. This Request for Proposal (RFP) invites qualified IT service providers to bid for a three-year contract to deliver comprehensive IT support and services to SMK. The aim is to ensure reliable day-to-day IT operations, strengthen technical capabilities, and align IT services with SMK’s needs and compliance obligations.

CPV: IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Renewal
Delivery: Scotland · ST Marys Kenmure St Marys Road Bishopbriggs Glasgow G64 2EH
Extensions: Annually based on performanceVariant bids: not allowed

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Closed
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
28 Nov 2025, 12:47 GMT
Last source update
28 Nov 2025, 12:47 GMT
Award evaluation window
30 Apr 2026 – …
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-078067
Classification (CPV)
IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM81)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eb05 Find a Tender

Publisher note: NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=815585. Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: 1. Skills, Training & Education Provide free digital skills workshops for local residents (e.g., basic IT literacy, cybersecurity awareness, CV building). Offer guest talks or demonstrations at local schools or colleges. Supply short online training modules or access to e-learning content for community groups. Host “introduction to coding” sessions for young people. 2. Support for Local Employment Provide one work-experience placement for a student or jobseeker. Offer mentoring or job-shadowing for those interested in IT careers. Participate in local careers fairs or STEM events. 3. Support for Local Businesses & Third Sector Provide free or discounted IT advice sessions for local charities or small businesses. Deliver a cybersecurity health check for a local non-profit group. Offer pro bono troubleshooting for community organisations (limited, sensible scope). 4. Volunteering Volunteer staff time to support community technology projects (e.g., setting up devices, advising on software). Participate in local digital inclusion initiatives by helping residents use online public services. 5. Environmental Commitments Ensure unused equipment is donated, securely wiped, and reused by a charity. Implement or contribute to a device recycling programme. Reduce carbon impact by using energy-efficient hosting or cloud resources. 6. Inclusive & Ethical Practices Commitment to fair work, equality and diversity in recruitment. Ensure the project uses accessible digital standards (WCAG-compliant design). Support community groups focused on digital accessibility or inclusion. 7. Knowledge Sharing with the Client Provide free documentation or training materials beyond contractual minimums. Deliver post-project handover workshops to upskill the client’s staff. (SC Ref:815585)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: portal not identified
Language: EN

Tender documents are also served through a separate tool: https://stmaryskenmure.org.uk ↗

Submission deadline
30 Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"written"}
Accepted languages
en
Participation fee
document
Bids opened
30 Apr 2026, 09:00 BST

Timeline

28 Nov 2025 → 30 Apr 2026 · 4 dates
  1. Notice published327 days ago
    28 Nov 2025, 12:47 GMT
  2. Submission deadline264 days ago
    30 Jan 2026, 16:00 GMT
  3. Bids opened174 days ago
    30 Apr 2026, 09:00 BST
  4. Bids must remain valid until174 days ago
    30 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

St Marys Kenmure

Contracting authorityBody governed by public lawEducation N/A St Marys Road, Bishopbriggs, UK, G64 2EHContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body GlasgowContact email, phone

Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria