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CFM0354 - Alchemy Cloudhouse

FIFE COUNCIL

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21 Apr 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has completed a public procurement process for the project titled "CFM0354 - Alchemy Cloudhouse." This initiative falls under the technology sector and was specifically aimed at enhancing compatibility for Windows PCs. The contract, completed without a prior call for competition, was awarded to Computacenter. The location for delivery is within the UKM72 region, covering Glenrothes, Fife. The process was executed under a limited procurement method as a direct award via the SVAR framework. Key dates include the contract signing on 3rd March 2025, with a project value of £72,000 GBP. The procurement phase was concluded as an awarded and active contract, classified under the CPV code 48518000, indicating its focus on software supply and services.

This procurement represents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in IT and software solutions, particularly those experienced in integrating compatibility software within educational or governmental environments. Large enterprises, such as Computacenter, are ideal candidates due to their capacity to fulfil large-scale and technically complex contracts. This contract highlights opportunities for firms that can deliver specialised IT services efficiently, offering a foothold into public sector projects which can lead to further collaborations and increased visibility in governmental contracting circles. Competing in such tenders may require positioning within recognised frameworks to facilitate direct awards in future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CFM0354 - Alchemy Cloudhouse

Notice Description

Cloudhouse Alchemy is a virtual environment / compatibility client for windows PCs that allows non supported programs to run on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct award to Computacenter through the SVAR framework

Procurement Information

Awarded to Computacenter through the SVAR framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796827
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528705
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48518000 - Emulation software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£72,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 202511 months 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
ryan.butchart@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

COMPUTACENTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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