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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Driving Licence Checks," was conducted by Fife Council, a regional or local authority based in Glenrothes, UKM72. The process has reached the award stage, with a contract signed on 24th March 2026, valued at £24,000. The tender falls within the industry category of goods, specifically related to the use of a fleet of vehicles and ensuring proper licensing for drivers. Conducted without prior publication due to the G-Cloud framework, this limited procurement method did not allow for a Quick Quote to be carried out. The procurement required driving licence checks for Fife Council employees who drive as part of their duties, highlighting the Council's need for compliance with vehicle operator licence requirements. The awarded contract is active, with Licence Check Ltd selected as the supplier.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses involved in driving licence verification and compliance services. Companies that specialise in digital solutions for fleet management or provide educational services for driver training and compliance checks would find this procurement particularly beneficial. SMEs, like Licence Check Ltd, which was successful in this procurement, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with niche expertise and capabilities can effectively compete, especially when the procurement process is conducted through specialised frameworks like G-Cloud. This project not only contributes to the growth of businesses within the region but also ensures safe and compliant operations within Fife Council's diverse services, spanning waste management, building services, and community amenities.

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Notice Title

Driving Licence Checks

Notice Description

Fife Council require driving licence checks for all employees who drive on behalf of the Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council requires the use of a fleet of vehicles and drivers to provide various services such as waste management, Building Services trades, meals on wheels and pool vehicles. A Vehicle Operator Licence is required to run this fleet, and this Licence requires Fife Council to ensure that all drivers are permitted to drive the correct category of vehicles and receive the correct training.

Procurement Information

G-Cloud was used and this does not all for a Quick Quote to be conducted.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834224
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557602
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20263 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

LICENCE CHECK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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