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PKC13392 Info4LocalGov Subscription

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Perth & Kinross Council has concluded the procurement process for the "PKC13392 Info4LocalGov Subscription," falling under the industry category of environmental protection and general public services. The subscription service is situated in Perth, within the UKM77 region. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract signed on 18 March 2026, valuing GBP 176,507.81. This limited procurement method was executed without a prior call for competition due to the technical rationale that the service can only be provided by Allium UK Holding Ltd, a large-scale supplier located in Bracknell.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specializing in highly specific service subscriptions, particularly those with the capacity for large-scale operations. Given its limited procurement nature, the contract was awarded directly to Allium UK Holding Ltd, demonstrating the potential for suppliers with unique offerings and technical expertise to bypass competitive bidding processes. Companies with niche services similar to Info4LocalGov can learn from this process to position themselves as indispensable providers within the public sector, fostering business growth through specialised offerings.

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Notice Title

PKC13392 Info4LocalGov Subscription

Notice Description

Info4LocalGov subscription

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of a subscription for the Info4LocalGov service.

Procurement Information

Service can only be provided by this supplier

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827041
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552054
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79980000 - Subscription services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£176,507 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20262 weeks 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
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIUM UK HOLDING

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