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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, a regional local authority based in Glenrothes, has completed a procurement process for "ADL Smartcare Licences and Support," falling under the industry category of services. The location for this contract is region UKM72. The procurement was at the award stage on 5th August 2026, with the contract already signed on 31st July 2026 for a value of £269,800 GBP. The procurement was conducted using a limited method, specifically a direct call-off from GCloud 14 without prior competitive procedure, due to the supplier's unique capabilities. The incumbent supplier, ADL Smartcare, headquartered in Sheffield, was awarded the contract.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in innovative service solutions within the public sector. While ADL Smartcare had a unique offering suitable for Fife Council's needs, similar contracts may emerge where companies with distinctive capabilities could provide specialised services. Businesses involved in software, licensing, and support services, particularly SMEs with niche offerings, could explore opportunities in such limited procurement processes where competition is minimised due to technical uniqueness.

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Notice Title

ADL Smartcare Licences and Support

Notice Description

ADL Licences and Support

Lot Information

Lot 1

ADL Smartcare Licences and Support Direct Call-Off from GCloud 14

Procurement Information

ADL Smartcare Ltd are the incumbent supplier and the only capable supplier on GCloud as their lifecurve product is unique

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839321
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561711
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72261000 - Software support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£269,800 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20266 days 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
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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

ADL SMARTCARE

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