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Purchase of Construction Information Service (CIS)

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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02 Jan 2026 at 13:42

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a licence to access the Construction Information Service (CIS), which will support design, compliance, and project delivery activities. The contract has been awarded to Allium UK Holding Limited, a supplier based in Bracknell. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically related to software packages and information systems, and utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 19th December 2025 and is set to expire on 18th December 2026. Plymouth City Council, acting as the buyer, is listed as a public authority under sub-central government classifications, highlighting its role in the local public sector of the South West region.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in construction and software services, particularly those focused on design and compliance support systems. As the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, this indicates potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to partake in similar future contracts that are within scope and below threshold competition requirements. Companies with expertise in providing construction-related information services and those positioned to deliver software solutions that aid project delivery and compliance may find growth opportunities through collaboration with local councils such as Plymouth City Council. Participation in such contracts can enhance their portfolio and visibility in public sector procurement.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Construction Information Service (CIS)

Notice Description

Purchase of licence to access the Construction Information Service (CIS) for use in supporting design, compliance, and project delivery activities.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fec5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000052-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£16,908 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@plymouth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIUM UK HOLDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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