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CFM0338 - Information Handling System

FIFE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "CFM0338 - Information Handling System" was conducted by Fife Council, a regional or local authority based in Glenrothes, UKM72. This process, classified under the industry category of general public services and professional services, concluded with an award. The procurement method was limited, involving a direct award to the incumbent supplier, Allium UK Holding Limited, considered a market leader. The main procurement category was for goods, specifically an annual subscription to an up-to-date library offering legislation, standards, journals, and briefings. The contract, valued at £73,000 and signed on 22nd November 2024, is conducted under the guidelines of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and is supported by a rationale for direct repetition of existing services without prior competition.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large businesses that can provide specialised professional services, particularly those adept at supplying legislative library systems and information services. While the specific contract was directly awarded due to the uniqueness of the supplier's market position, similar future tenders may arise, especially for businesses capable of providing innovative solutions that align with legislative libraries. Engaging with such opportunities can foster business growth through reliable contracts with local authorities like Fife Council, promoting long-term partnerships in the public sector. Businesses should consider establishing a strong competitive edge and an understanding of regional needs to compete effectively in similar procurement processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CFM0338 - Information Handling System

Notice Description

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 Council already uses this system but due to regular price increases it was thought best to put a contract in place to try and mitigate the increases.

Procurement Information

Direct award to incumbent who is believed to be a market leader in this sector

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000796959
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528796
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

48810000 - Information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

ALLIUM UK HOLDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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