Tender

Welcome to Fife Marketing Campaign

FIFE COUNCIL

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is actively seeking a contractor to develop and execute an integrated marketing campaign under the "Welcome to Fife" brand. This procurement process, which falls under the services category, specifically targets marketing services with an emphasis on direct marketing and advertising. Located in Glenrothes, Fife, Scotland, the Council aims to amplify Fife's appeal as a visitor destination. The tender, with a budget of £340,000, is currently in the active stage, with submissions accepted electronically until 1st April 2026. The contract period is set for two years, with the possibility of renewal, offering flexibility for long-term collaboration.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marketing services, advertising, and marketing consultancy to showcase their expertise and creativity. Companies that excel in delivering strategic, compelling, and impactful marketing campaigns would be well-positioned to compete effectively. The open procedure allows for diverse participation, particularly businesses that can meet the tender's quality and pricing criteria, contributing to regional development through increased visitor numbers and enhanced website traffic for the Welcome to Fife initiative. Community benefits are embedded within the procurement process, presenting additional avenues for positive impact and growth.

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Notice Title

Welcome to Fife Marketing Campaign

Notice Description

Fife Council requires to appoint a Contractor with the capability, expertise and creativity to develop and deliver an integrated marketing campaign under the Welcome to Fife brand, to raise awareness of Fife as a visitor destination, increase traffic to the Welcome to Fife website, and to ultimately increase visitor numbers to Fife.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council requires to appoint a Contractor with the capability, expertise and creativity to develop and deliver an integrated marketing campaign under the Welcome to Fife brand, to raise awareness of Fife as a visitor destination, increase traffic to the Welcome to Fife website, and to ultimately increase visitor numbers to Fife.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The agreement can be extended for a maximum total period of an additional 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06600c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018604-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79340000 - Advertising and marketing services

79342000 - Marketing services

79342100 - Direct marketing services

79413000 - Marketing management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£340,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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