---
title: "CFM0338 - Information Handling System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000796959"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-04-23"
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# CFM0338 - Information Handling System

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000796959

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "CFM0338 - Information Handling System" was conducted by Fife Council, a regional or local authority based in Glenrothes, UKM72. This process, classified under the industry category of general public services and professional services, concluded with an award. The procurement method was limited, involving a direct award to the incumbent supplier, Allium UK Holding Limited, considered a market leader. The main procurement category was for goods, specifically an annual subscription to an up-to-date library offering legislation, standards, journals, and briefings. The contract, valued at £73,000 and signed on 22nd November 2024, is conducted under the guidelines of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and is supported by a rationale for direct repetition of existing services without prior competition.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for large businesses that can provide specialised professional services, particularly those adept at supplying legislative library systems and information services. While the specific contract was directly awarded due to the uniqueness of the supplier's market position, similar future tenders may arise, especially for businesses capable of providing innovative solutions that align with legislative libraries. Engaging with such opportunities can foster business growth through reliable contracts with local authorities like Fife Council, promoting long-term partnerships in the public sector. Businesses should consider establishing a strong competitive edge and an understanding of regional needs to compete effectively in similar procurement processes.

## Notice

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 Council already uses this system but due to regular price increases it was thought best to put a contract in place to try and mitigate the increases.

### Procurement Information

Direct award to incumbent who is believed to be a market leader in this sector

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528796 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 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 | £73,000 |

## 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 | ALLIUM UK HOLDING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48810000 - Information systems

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528796

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528796
  CFM0338 - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000796959

## Provenance

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