Background
This case study details how Fife Council have embedded local spending and a Community Wealth Building approach into their procurement processes through a transformational programme of work.
With a focus on priority areas, capability, and capacity building they have changed the way they approach sourcing to grow their local economy.
Strategies and Objectives
The Plan4Fife (2017-2027) sets out Fife Council’s 10-year ambition for bringing about change in Fife. The focus for 2024-2027 is on:
- Tackling the root causes of poverty and inequality
- Growing the local economy and building community wealth
- Addressing the impacts of climate change
These themes are also reflected in Fife Council’s Procurement Strategy (2025-2030) with Strategic Driver 1 being “Community Wealth Building incorporating Sustainable Procurement (Environmental, Economic, Social and Ethical considerations).”
Other strategies identified as key in influencing the approach taken were: