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title: "CFM0444 - Information Handling System VEAT Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d3"
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# CFM0444 - Information Handling System VEAT Notice

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e4d3

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## Summary

Fife Council has undertaken a procurement process for an IT software package, specifically an Information Handling System, as noted in the VEAT Notice CFM0444. The procurement, concluded by the award date of 19th November 2025, focuses on supplying an annual subscription that enables the council access to a comprehensive library with the latest legislation, British Standards, journals, and briefings. The procurement falls within the industry category of IT software packages and is part of the goods procurement category, executed via a limited procurement method. This direct award was made without prior publication due to the specific suitability of the supplier. The process location is in the UKM72 region, managed by Fife Council, as part of their provision of general public services.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in IT software solutions tailored to local authorities, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive information handling systems. However, the specifics of this tender have resulted in a direct award to an incumbent supplier, which suggests that businesses of similar nature should focus on demonstrating unique capabilities or exploring potential sub-contracting opportunities with awarded suppliers such as Allium UK Holding Limited. This scenario underscores the importance for SMEs to establish innovative product offerings or strategic partnerships to compete effectively in such targeted tenders.

## Notice

The product that is being procured is an Information Handling System. This is an annual subscription that provides Fife Council access to an up-to-date library containing updated legislation, British Standards, journals and briefings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The product that is being procured is an Information Handling System. This is an annual subscription that provides Fife Council access to an up-to-date library containing updated legislation, British Standards, journals and briefings. The library that Fife Council will have access to is the main source of technical information for a variety of services including Construction, Building Standards, Trading Standards & Occupational H&S. This is used by various services throughout the Council.

### Procurement Information

It is recommended that Fife Council issue a direct award to the incumbent supplier, Accuris, due to the regulations that are embedded below, 33 (1) (b) (ii). This is because the work and research that has been completed has confirmed that Accuris are the only supplier on the market that can provide a product that meets our requirements and fulfils our needs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002287-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £255,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALLIUM UK HOLDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48517000 - IT software package

## Release History

- 12 Jan 2026 at 13:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002287-2026
- 19 Nov 2025 at 17:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075420-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000816042
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

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