Tender

Welcome to Fife Marketing Campaign

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

02 Mar 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council is in the tender stage of its procurement process, seeking to appoint a contractor capable of delivering the "Welcome to Fife Marketing Campaign". The campaign is designed to raise awareness of Fife as a visitor destination, increase traffic to the Welcome to Fife website, and boost visitor numbers. This procurement is conducted via an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions until 1st April 2026. The contract delivers services and spans various locations throughout Fife, with a budget of £340,000. Fife Council, located at Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, is handling this tender, with the Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court serving as the review body.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in integrated marketing campaigns, particularly those with expertise in enhancing regional visibility and driving digital engagement. The contract prioritizes total quality and competitive pricing in its award criteria, making it ideal for businesses that can offer creative solutions and demonstrate exceptional service quality within the specified budget. With potential for additional purchases under Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 and options for contract renewal, companies with capabilities in sustaining long-term marketing efforts could find significant growth potential in collaborating with Fife Council.

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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-r6ebe6-0000824956
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550704
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550704
    Welcome to Fife Marketing Campaign - 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.

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