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CFM0424 - Catering Allergen System

FIFE COUNCIL

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Award

25 Sep 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Fife Council pertains to a completed contract titled "CFM0424 - Catering Allergen System," focusing on general public services in the UK region of Glenrothes (UKM72). This tender, designed to procure a catering management system enabling menu, nutritional, and allergen information access, was conducted using a limited procurement method under the CCS Vertical Application Solutions Framework. Given the contract award without prior call for competition due to Civica UK Limited's singular capability, the procurement methodology aligns with technical criteria under the Public Sector (Scotland) Act 32514L0024. The signing of the contract occurred on 24th September 2025, and the contract value is £197,060. This stage marks the completion of the procurement process, having transitioned from tender to award to contract activation.

This tender provides a significant growth opportunity for businesses specialising in digital catering management solutions, particularly those offering bespoke systems capable of integrating nutritional and allergen data for public service operations. Small and medium enterprises, especially those with innovative technical offerings, might find future opportunities in similar procurements through frameworks like the CCS Vertical Application Solutions, even though this particular opportunity was limited to Civica UK Limited. While competition may have been minimal due to technical constraints, the framework presents a structured route to market for businesses prepared to deliver unique, tailored solutions that address specific public sector needs.

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Notice Title

CFM0424 - Catering Allergen System

Notice Description

This call off contract is for the provision of catering management system which will hold our menus, nutritional and allergen information and allow parents access to this information on Fife Council's website.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a call off from the CCS Vertical Application Solutions (VAS) Framework RM6259 for the purchase of access to Civica's Saffron Catering Allergen System.

Procurement Information

Civica is the only company who could provide this requirement. Use of the CCS Vertical Application Solutions framework makes this a compliant route to market.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000811204
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540009
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£197,060 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Sep 20255 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jack Dryburgh
Contact Email
jack.dryburgh@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

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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