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Prior Information Notice

Digital Financial Support Platform

  • First published: 03 June 2026
  • Last modified: 03 June 2026
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To record your interest or obtain additional information or documents please find instructions within the Full Notice Text. (NOTE: Contract Award Notices and Prior Information Notices do not normally require a response)

Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-06ab0d
Published by:
Fife Council
Authority ID:
AA20583
Publication date:
03 June 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Prior Information Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

Digital Financial Support Platform

Full notice text

Prior information notice

This notice is for prior information only

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

Fife Council

Fife House, North Street

Glenrothes

KY7 5LT

UK

Contact person: Alan Ross

Telephone: +44 3451550000

E-mail: alan.ross@fife.gov.uk

NUTS: UKM72

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://www.fife.gov.uk

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

I.2) Joint procurement

The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body

I.3) Communication

Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


I.4) Type of the contracting authority

Regional or local authority

I.5) Main activity

General public services

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

Digital Financial Support Platform

Reference number: CFM0515

II.1.2) Main CPV code

48000000

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Supplies

II.1.4) Short description

Digital Financial Support Platform

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 80 000.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKM72


Main site or place of performance:

Glenrothes, Fife , UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Fife Council is exploring the potential procurement of a digital platform to support residents in accessing financial assistance and related support services.

The proposed solution would enable residents, and authorised staff acting on their behalf, to identify, access and apply for financial support from a range of schemes and organisations.

This initiative is intended to improve accessibility, user experience and efficiency in delivering financial support services.

3. Scope (Indicative Only)

The Council is seeking information on solutions capable of delivering some or all of the following:

Eligibility checking and signposting to relevant financial support

End-to-end application functionality, including submission to one or more schemes

Access for both self-service users and council staff/caseworkers

Workflow and case management functionality, including tracking application progress and outcomes

Reporting and analytics to support service planning and performance monitoring

Integration with existing council systems (e.g. CRM, revenues and benefits, case management systems)

Compliance with data protection legislation, including GDPR, and appropriate security standards

Accessible, user-friendly design supporting inclusive access (including assisted digital support where required)

Suppliers are invited to highlight any additional relevant functionality or innovative approaches.

4. Purpose of Notice

This Prior Information Notice is issued to:

Provide early visibility of a potential future procurement

Understand the range of solutions available in the market

Inform the development of the Council’s requirements and specification

Gather information on delivery models, implementation approaches and indicative costs

This notice is for information only and does not constitute a call for competition.

5. Market Engagement

The Council invites suppliers to provide the following information:

Overview of solution and key functionality

Relevant experience, particularly within local government or the public sector

Indicative pricing and commercial models

Implementation approach, including indicative timescales and resource requirements

Integration approach and technical requirements

Any key risks, dependencies or considerations

The Council may undertake further engagement, including supplier briefings, demonstrations or questionnaires.

II.2.14) Additional information

Responses are requested not later than 2nd July 2026

II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:

01/09/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832996.

(SC Ref:832996)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

02/06/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
48000000 Software package and information systems Computer and Related Services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
alan.ross@fife.gov.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

Further information

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