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28 Jul 2026 at 08:01

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has awarded a procurement contract titled "Info4localgov" which pertains to the industry category of IT and data services. This procurement process is located in the region of Sheffield, United Kingdom, and is classified in the 'services' category. Presently, the procurement process has progressed to the award stage, with the contract being officially signed on 1st July 2026. The contract spans a year from 1st July 2026 to 30th June 2027. The procurement method used was direct and the procurement process was conducted below the threshold without competition, allowing for the simplified selection of a supplier without an open tender process.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in IT and data services, particularly those equipped to deliver consulting, software development, Internet services, and support. As the procurement was below the competitive threshold, it may appeal to large-scale operations or those already positioned within public sector service delivery. The supplier awarded, Allum UK Holding Limited, exemplifies the type of business apt for such contracts, indicating the potential for similar enterprises to leverage this opportunity for growth in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Info4localgov

Notice Description

Info4localgov Portal is a unique one-stop-solution and provides the council with an aggregated service to approx. 370 publishers, including the National Standards body (BSI). it mitigates risk for the council and ensures we are using the correct standard or piece of legislation, therefore complying with legal and quality obligations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d4c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071010-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

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

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£45,365 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLUM UK HOLDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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