Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Fife Council
Fife House, North Street
Glenrothes
KY7 5LT
Contact
Alan Ross
Telephone
+44 3451550000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Food and drink app feasibility study
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 73110000 - Research services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Food and drink app feasibility study
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £10,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM72 - Clackmannanshire and Fife
Main site or place of performance
Fife, Scotland UK
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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
two.2.14) Additional information
The Council would welcome notes of interest by close of business on the 31st of October 2025
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
1 January 2026
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=811610.
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