---
title: "CFM0328 Welfare Fund Claims Processing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000786179"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2024-12-18"
---

# CFM0328 Welfare Fund Claims Processing

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000786179

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## Summary

Fife Council, located in Glenrothes (UKM72), has completed its procurement process titled "CFM0328 Welfare Fund Claims Processing" within the general public services category. The procurement stage has advanced to the award and contract phase, with the contract awarded to NEC Software Solutions UK Limited. The contract, valued at £252,000, was signed on 5th December 2024. This procurement was carried out using a direct call-off procedure via the CCS Vertical Application Solutions framework, without prior publication of a call for competition, as it qualifies under regulations for commodity market purchases. Key dates include the contract's completion date of 18th December 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in welfare fund claims processing services. SMEs and other businesses capable of delivering comprehensive service solutions in this field can benefit from similar opportunities to grow their portfolio and establish long-term relationships with local authorities like Fife Council. The procurement method, which involves direct call-off, favours businesses already positioned on frameworks such as the CCS Vertical Application Solutions, ensuring they remain competitive and relevant in the market.

## Notice

Provision of Welfare Fund Claims Processing

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Welfare Fund Claims Processing service.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

### Procurement Information

Direct call-off via CCS Vertical Application Solutions framework

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520525 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £252,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | NEC SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520525

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520525
  CFM0328 Welfare Fund Claims Processing - Provision of Welfare Fund Claims Processing

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000786179

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