Planning

Secure Payment Solution

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is in the planning stage of a public procurement process to acquire a secure payment solution, aimed at enhancing their general public services. Located in Glenrothes, this regional authority intends to procure goods, specifically classified under CPV code 48000000. The tender is governed by the legal basis Directive 2014/24/EU (CELEX: 32014L0024) and is covered by the GPA. A planned procurement notice has been issued with a future notice expected on 4th August 2025. Potential respondents are required to submit their RFI responses by 12 pm on Friday, 6th June 2025. The procurement process and relevant communications are conducted through the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses supplying digital payment solutions, particularly those experienced in government technology contracts. Companies capable of delivering secure and efficient transaction systems will find this project particularly lucrative. The procurement process is geared towards fostering competition, making it an attractive prospect for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) aiming to expand in public sector engagements. Participation in such procurement not only promises growth through direct contract fulfillment but also enhances business credentials for future public contracts.

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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. See attached documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799534
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530861
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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
4 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
Alan Ross
Contact Email
alan.ross@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

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