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CFM0328 Welfare Fund Claims Processing

FIFE COUNCIL

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18 Dec 2024 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, located in Glenrothes (UKM72), has completed its procurement process titled "CFM0328 Welfare Fund Claims Processing" within the general public services category. The procurement stage has advanced to the award and contract phase, with the contract awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. The contract, valued at £252,000, was signed on 5th December 2024. This procurement was carried out using a direct call-off procedure via the CCS Vertical Application Solutions framework, without prior publication of a call for competition, as it qualifies under regulations for commodity market purchases. Key dates include the contract's completion date of 18th December 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare fund claims processing services. SMEs and other businesses capable of delivering comprehensive service solutions in this field can benefit from similar opportunities to grow their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with local authorities like Fife Council. The procurement method, which involves direct call-off, favours businesses already positioned on frameworks such as the CCS Vertical Application Solutions, ensuring they remain competitive and relevant in the market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CFM0328 Welfare Fund Claims Processing

Notice Description

Provision of Welfare Fund Claims Processing

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Welfare Fund Claims Processing service.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Procurement Information

Direct call-off via CCS Vertical Application Solutions framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000786179
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520525
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£252,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiry.procurement@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3451550000

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
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

NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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