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Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process currently at the tender stage involves Fife Council seeking business support services across multiple sites, including the Fife Renewables Innovation Centre, Dunfermline Business Centre, and Business Incubator Kirkcaldy. This falls under the industry category of supply services of personnel, including temporary staff, within the region UKM72. The tender was published, and interested parties have until 7th September 2026 by noon to submit electronic bids. Contracting for each lot begins on 23rd November 2026, with options for a 12-month extension beyond the initial 36-month period. The process follows an open procurement procedure, with an emphasis on community benefits as part of the requirement.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the personnel supply and temporary staffing sectors. With a total value of £300,000, companies with expertise in providing comprehensive business support services can gain lucrative contracts with a prominent regional authority. The procurement is suitable for organisations capable of delivering high-quality services across multiple locations in Fife, and that are adept at submitting detailed and compelling electronic bid responses. Furthermore, the open procedure ensures that businesses of all sizes have an equal chance to participate, fostering competitive proposals and innovation in service delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Business Support for Fife Council Sites

Notice Description

Provision of business support services for Fife Council sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Fife Renewables Innovation Centre

Provision of business support to Fife Renewables Innovation Centre as per the specification in the tender documentation.

Renewal: A 12-month optional extension is available.

Lot 2: Dunfermline Business Centre

Provision of business support services to the Dunfermline Business Centre as per the specification in the attached tender documentation.

Renewal: There is an optional 12-month extension available.

Lot 3: Business Incubator Kirkcaldy

Provision of business support services to the Kirkcaldy Business Incubator as per the specification in the attached tender documentation.

Renewal: An optional 12-month extension is available.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dcc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074326-2026
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

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2029 3-4 years
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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