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Notice Title

Digital Financial Support Platform

Notice Description

Digital Financial Support Platform

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council is exploring the potential procurement of a digital platform to support residents in accessing financial assistance and related support services. The proposed solution would enable residents, and authorised staff acting on their behalf, to identify, access and apply for financial support from a range of schemes and organisations. This initiative is intended to improve accessibility, user experience and efficiency in delivering financial support services. 3. Scope (Indicative Only) The Council is seeking information on solutions capable of delivering some or all of the following: Eligibility checking and signposting to relevant financial support End-to-end application functionality, including submission to one or more schemes Access for both self-service users and council staff/caseworkers Workflow and case management functionality, including tracking application progress and outcomes Reporting and analytics to support service planning and performance monitoring Integration with existing council systems (e.g. CRM, revenues and benefits, case management systems) Compliance with data protection legislation, including GDPR, and appropriate security standards Accessible, user-friendly design supporting inclusive access (including assisted digital support where required) Suppliers are invited to highlight any additional relevant functionality or innovative approaches. 4. Purpose of Notice This Prior Information Notice is issued to: Provide early visibility of a potential future procurement Understand the range of solutions available in the market Inform the development of the Council's requirements and specification Gather information on delivery models, implementation approaches and indicative costs This notice is for information only and does not constitute a call for competition. 5. Market Engagement The Council invites suppliers to provide the following information: Overview of solution and key functionality Relevant experience, particularly within local government or the public sector Indicative pricing and commercial models Implementation approach, including indicative timescales and resource requirements Integration approach and technical requirements Any key risks, dependencies or considerations The Council may undertake further engagement, including supplier briefings, demonstrations or questionnaires.. Responses are requested not later than 2nd July 2026

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832996
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557013
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: £80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 2 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 1 Sep 20263 months to go
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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557013
Digital Financial Support Platform - Digital Financial Support Platform

Notice URLs

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