---
title: "Purchase of Construction Information Service (CIS)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fec5"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-01-02"
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# Purchase of Construction Information Service (CIS)

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fec5

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process for the purchase of a licence to access the Construction Information Service (CIS), which will support design, compliance, and project delivery activities. The contract has been awarded to Allium UK Holding Limited, a supplier based in Bracknell. This procurement falls under the 'goods' category, specifically related to software packages and information systems, and utilised a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract commenced on 19th December 2025 and is set to expire on 18th December 2026. Plymouth City Council, acting as the buyer, is listed as a public authority under sub-central government classifications, highlighting its role in the local public sector of the South West region.

This contract presents opportunities for businesses involved in construction and software services, particularly those focused on design and compliance support systems. As the contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, this indicates potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to partake in similar future contracts that are within scope and below threshold competition requirements. Companies with expertise in providing construction-related information services and those positioned to deliver software solutions that aid project delivery and compliance may find growth opportunities through collaboration with local councils such as Plymouth City Council. Participation in such contracts can enhance their portfolio and visibility in public sector procurement.

## Notice

Purchase of licence to access the Construction Information Service (CIS) for use in supporting design, compliance, and project delivery activities.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000052-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 Dec 2025 - 18 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £16,908 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 2 Jan 2026 at 13:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000052-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000052-2026
  2nd January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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