Building Standards Regulations (CIS) Licences

SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by South Lanarkshire Council, located at Council Headquarters, Almada Street, Hamilton, concerned the awarding of a contract for "Building Standards Regulations (CIS) Licences." This contract falls under the industry category of general public services. The contract, with a duration from 17th April 2025 to 16th April 2026 and an optional 12-month extension, was in the award stage as of 18th June 2026. The procurement followed a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. This was due to technical reasons, with Allium UK Holding Limited, the incumbent supplier, being the sole operator capable of providing the required services. The contract, valued at £85,990.49, was signed on 30th June 2025.

The awarded contract presents significant business growth opportunities for companies involved in the construction and engineering service sectors, particularly those specialising in information management and regulatory compliance. Large-scale businesses, like the successful supplier Allium UK Holding Limited, with a proven track record in delivering construction information services and technical advice, are well-suited to compete for such procurement opportunities. This contract offers an example of how strategic partnerships with public authorities can enhance a company's portfolio and offer steady revenue streams through long-term agreements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Building Standards Regulations (CIS) Licences

Notice Description

The Council have a requirement for Construction Information Service (CIS) licences to allow access to current regulation, construction standards, technical advice and industry news on building, engineering, design, and construction processes in the United Kingdom. The contract runs from 17th April 2025 to 16th April 2026 with an optional 1-year extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Negotiated SO9 for provision of Building Standards Regulations (CIS) Licences. The Council have a requirement for Construction Information Service (CIS) licences to allow access to current regulation, construction standards, technical advice and industry news on building, engineering, design, and construction processes in the United Kingdom. Council employees with Civil and Structural, Mechanical and Electrical, Architectural and Building Standards roles have access to CIS to provide a collection of current full text documents essential for compliance with the UK legal and regulatory framework and supporting guidance from key publishers. Allium UK Holding Ltd are the incumbent supplier and are already in the process of carrying out services for the Council. Therefore, this contract is required to formalise existing arrangements. Contract runs from 17th April 2025 to 16th April 2026 with optional 12-month extension period.

Procurement Information

Allium UK Holding Ltd are the incumbent supplier and are already in the process of carrying out services for the Council. Therefore, this contract is required to formalise existing arrangements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833799
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558220
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

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,990 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 202512 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
SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAMILTON
Postcode
ML3 0AA
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM95 South Lanarkshire

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Hamilton North and East
Westminster Constituency
Hamilton and Clyde Valley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALLIUM UK HOLDING

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558220
    Building Standards Regulations (CIS) Licences - The Council have a requirement for Construction Information Service (CIS) licences to allow access to current regulation, construction standards, technical advice and industry news on building, engineering, design, and construction processes in the United Kingdom. The contract runs from 17th April 2025 to 16th April 2026 with an optional 1-year extension.

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