Various Information about the Citizen Engagement Platform FSS use

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Your request was about the following information:
Q1. Do you use a Citizen Engagement platform?
Q2. If so, what tools do you use?
Q3. How much do you spend annually on a Citizen Engagement tool?
Q4. Which month & year does your contract with your supplier end?

A citizen engagement platform is a digital tool or system designed to facilitate communication, interaction, and participation between citizens and government or public institutions. Its goal is to make civic involvement easier, more transparent, and more effective.

These platforms can be used by governments, cities, or organisations to:

  • Collect feedback on policies, services, or community issues.
  • Conduct surveys and polls.
  • Enable reporting of local issues, like potholes or graffiti.
  • Share updates, news, and documents with the public.
  • Encourage participatory budgeting or co-creation of solutions.

Examples include tools like: Granicus (EngagementHQ), CitizenSpace, SurveyMonkey, Qualtrics or Commonplace. They can play a major role in increasing transparency, accountability, and trust in public decision-making.

 

Response

A1. In Food Standards Scotland (FSS) we use a Citizen Engagement platform

A2. In FSS we use Citizen Space

A3. £10,000 (ex VAT) 

A4. FSS's contract ends in March 2026, but there is a 12-month optional extension to take us to March 2027.

 

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