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Summary

OCID:: ocds-h6vhtk-05a53a
Published by:: Fife Council
Authority ID:: AA20583
Publication date:: 01 October 2025
Deadline date:: -
Notice type:: Prior Information Notice
Has documents:: No
Has SPD:: No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:: N/A

Abstract

Food and drink app feasibility study

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

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

Food and drink app feasibility study

II.1.2) Main CPV code

73110000

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

Food and drink app feasibility study

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 10 000.00 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:

Fife, Scotland UK

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Background

Fife Council has secured 10,000 pounds of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) funding to commission a feasibility study exploring the need and demand for a digital Food & Drink App. The proposed app would serve as an interactive map showcasing food and drink outlets across Fife, aimed at both residents and visitors. This project is being in run in partnership with the Regional Food Group, Food From Fife. Home - Food from Fife

Purpose of the RFI

We are seeking information from suppliers with experience in digital feasibility studies, app development, tourism, or food and drink sector mapping. The purpose of this RFI is to gather insights into supplier capabilities, indicative approaches, and potential costs to inform the development of a formal procurement process of a Fife focused App.

Scope of the Feasibility Study

The study should aim to:

Assess demand and potential user base in Fife (local and tourist).

Identify key stakeholders and data sources.

Explore technical options for app development and maintenance.

Evaluate economic and social benefits.

Provide recommendations on delivery models and next steps.

Supplier Response

Interested suppliers are invited to respond with:

A brief overview of relevant experience.

Proposed methodology for conducting the feasibility study.

Indicative timelines and cost estimates.

Any added value or innovation they can bring to the project.

Submission Details

Responses should be submitted via email to the contact given

This RFI is for information gathering only and does not constitute a commitment to purchase.

The Council would welcome notes of interest by close of business on the 31st of October 2025

II.2.14) Additional information

The Council would welcome notes of interest by close of business on the 31st of October 2025

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

01/01/2026

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

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

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

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=811610.

(SC Ref:811610)

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

30/09/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID	Title	Parent category
73110000	Research services	Research and experimental development services

Delivery locations

ID	Description
100	UK - All

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About the buyer

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

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Food and drink app feasibility study

Contents

Summary

Abstract

Full notice text

Prior information notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

I.2) Joint procurement

I.3) Communication

I.4) Type of the contracting authority

I.5) Main activity

Section II: Object

II.1) Scope of the procurement

II.1.1) Title

II.1.2) Main CPV code

II.1.3) Type of contract

II.1.4) Short description

II.1.5) Estimated total value

II.1.6) Information about lots

II.2) Description

II.2.3) Place of performance

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

II.2.14) Additional information

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

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

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

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3) Additional information

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

Coding

Commodity categories

Delivery locations

Alert region restrictions

About the buyer

Further information