Notice Information
Notice Title
Food and drink app feasibility study
Notice Description
Food and drink app feasibility study
Lot Information
Lot 1
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 Additional information: The Council would welcome notes of interest by close of business on the 31st of October 2025
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-05a53a
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061009-2025
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planning Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Not Specified
- Procurement Method Details
- Not specified
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
-
- CPV Codes
73110000 - Research services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £10,000 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Sep 20254 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 1 Jan 2026Expired
- 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
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- FIFE COUNCIL
- Contact Name
- Alan Ross
- Contact Email
- alan.ross@fife.gov.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 3451550000
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
Further Information
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
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