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CFM0444 - Information Handling System VEAT Notice

Fife Council

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12 Jan 2026 at 13:53

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19 Nov 2025 at 17:03

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has undertaken a procurement process for an IT software package, specifically an Information Handling System, as noted in the VEAT Notice CFM0444. The procurement, concluded by the award date of 19th November 2025, focuses on supplying an annual subscription that enables the council access to a comprehensive library with the latest legislation, British Standards, journals, and briefings. The procurement falls within the industry category of IT software packages and is part of the goods procurement category, executed via a limited procurement method. This direct award was made without prior publication due to the specific suitability of the supplier. The process location is in the UKM72 region, managed by Fife Council, as part of their provision of general public services.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions tailored to local authorities, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive information handling systems. However, the specifics of this tender have resulted in a direct award to an incumbent supplier, which suggests that businesses of similar nature should focus on demonstrating unique capabilities or exploring potential sub-contracting opportunities with awarded suppliers such as Allium UK Holding Limited. This scenario underscores the importance for SMEs to establish innovative product offerings or strategic partnerships to compete effectively in such targeted tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CFM0444 - Information Handling System VEAT Notice

Notice Description

The product that is being procured is an Information Handling System. This is an annual subscription that provides Fife Council access to an up-to-date library containing updated legislation, British Standards, journals and briefings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The product that is being procured is an Information Handling System. This is an annual subscription that provides Fife Council access to an up-to-date library containing updated legislation, British Standards, journals and briefings. The library that Fife Council will have access to is the main source of technical information for a variety of services including Construction, Building Standards, Trading Standards & Occupational H&S. This is used by various services throughout the Council.

Procurement Information

It is recommended that Fife Council issue a direct award to the incumbent supplier, Accuris, due to the regulations that are embedded below, 33 (1) (b) (ii). This is because the work and research that has been completed has confirmed that Accuris are the only supplier on the market that can provide a product that meets our requirements and fulfils our needs.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002287-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48517000 - IT software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£255,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Allium UK Holding Limited

Further Information

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