Planning

Food and drink app feasibility study

FIFE COUNCIL

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Planning

30 Sep 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a feasibility study to develop a Food and Drink App, aimed at showcasing local food and drink outlets in Fife, Scotland. This initiative is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with an allocated budget of £10,000. The study is set to explore the demand, stakeholders, technical requirements, and potential benefits of the app, with a focus on residents and visitors. Key dates for interested suppliers to respond with expressions of interest fall by the 31st of October 2025, and future notices regarding the procurement process are expected by the 1st of January 2026. The procurement falls under the services category and is intended to enhance local amenities and tourism, aligned with initiatives from the Regional Food Group, Food From Fife.

This tender presents notable opportunities for businesses specialising in digital feasibility studies, app development, and sectors related to tourism or food and drink mapping. Companies with experience in these fields can benefit from engaging in the process to provide innovative insights, methodologies, and cost estimations that could shape the eventual development of the app. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a track record in relevant sectors are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to expand their portfolio while contributing to a project that aims to enrich local community amenities and attract more visitors to Fife.

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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. 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-r6ebe6-0000811610
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540289
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information 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

Notice Documents

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