Planning

Secure Payment Solution

FIFE COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

22 May 2025 at 09:23

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, a regional authority responsible for general public services, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process seeking a secure payment solution. This tender falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems (CPV Code: 48000000), indicating it is a goods procurement. The process is still in the planning phase, with key documents available for review. Interested parties should note that responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by 12pm on 6th June 2025, and any additional notifications will be issued by 4th August 2025. The work is expected to be delivered in the region identified as UKM72, which encompasses Glenrothes, United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, particularly those with experience in secure payment systems. Companies that can demonstrate robust technical capabilities in delivering secure payment solutions are well-positioned to succeed in this process, given the requirement for quality software systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises that have agility and innovative payment technologies tailored for public sector operations may find this an excellent chance for business growth. Engaging with Fife Council in the early planning stage can also provide opportunities to influence the procurement objectives and establish a competitive presence in regional public sector contracts.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Secure Payment Solution

Notice Description

Supply of a secure payment solution to Fife Council

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of a secure payment solution for Fife Council. Additional information: See attached documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051cdd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024555-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ryan.butchart@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-051cdd-2025-05-22T10:23:10+01:00",
    "date": "2025-05-22T10:23:10+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-051cdd",
    "description": "Please see attached documentation detailing all requirements and a guide for any potential respondents. Any responses to this RFI must be submitted via the PCS postbox by 12pm on Friday 6th June 2025. 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=799534. (SC Ref:799534)",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-051cdd",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Secure Payment Solution",
        "status": "planned",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "Supply of a secure payment solution to Fife Council",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Supply of a secure payment solution for Fife Council. Additional information: See attached documentation",
                "status": "planned"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKM72"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2025-08-04T00:00:00+01:00"
        },
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-2273",
            "name": "Fife Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Fife Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Fife House, North Street",
                "locality": "Glenrothes",
                "region": "UKM72",
                "postalCode": "KY7 5LT",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "email": "Ryan.Butchart@fife.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "http://www.fife.gov.uk",
                "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "id": "01",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-2273",
        "name": "Fife Council"
    },
    "links": [
        {
            "rel": "canonical",
            "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799534"
        }
    ],
    "language": "en"
}