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Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has initiated an open procurement process for the provision of business support services at various locations in Fife, including the Fife Renewables Innovation Centre in Leven, the Dunfermline Business Centre, and the Business Incubator in Kirkcaldy. This tender, titled "Business Support for Fife Council Sites," falls under the general public services category and is managed by Fife Council, with procurement contact Ryan Butchart. With a total estimated contract value of £300,000, the procurement is at the tender stage and will close for submissions on 7th September 2026, followed by the award process starting the same day at 12:30. The contract execution spans from 23rd November 2026 to 22nd November 2029, with an optional 12-month extension available.

This opportunity offers substantial growth potential for companies specialising in business support services, particularly those experienced in working with local authorities. The procurement method is open, allowing businesses to submit electronic proposals through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. A focus on quality and price in the evaluation criteria ensures diverse possibilities for firms keen on expanding their portfolio within public sector contracts. Businesses capable of providing innovative support solutions, willing to engage in community benefits, and able to navigate the detailed requirements of public procurement will find this tender well-suited to their expertise.

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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-r6ebe6-0000839388
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561694
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

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 2026Yesterday
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
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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

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