--- title: "Digital Financial Support Platform" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832996" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832996" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832996.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832996.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-02" --- # Digital Financial Support Platform Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832996 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832996) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832996.json) ## Summary Fife Council, a regional or local authority headquartered in Glenrothes, Fife, UK, is in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Digital Financial Support Platform. This project falls under the category of general public services and is part of a broader plan to enhance the delivery of financial aid to residents. The procurement is scheduled to officially commence with further notices expected after 1st September 2026. Interested parties are requested to provide relevant information by 2nd July 2026. The estimated contract value is £80,000 GBP, and the council seeks input on solutions that will ease eligibility checks, application processes, and service integration among other functionalities. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for tech firms skilled in developing digital solutions tailored for public service applications. Companies with experience in providing secure, compliant, and user-friendly software solutions to local government entities are particularly well-suited to compete. The council's market engagement efforts, including potential supplier briefings and demonstrations, signify a keen interest in innovative and cost-effective solutions, opening doors for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive financial support platforms. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557013 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL | | Locality | GLENROTHES | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY7 5LT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton | | Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 2 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557013 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557013 Digital Financial Support Platform - Digital Financial Support Platform ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832996 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832996 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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