Local supply for local authorities
For local authorities, local supply is a strategic building block of public services. friedas supports site selection, concept and implementation of digital local suppliers — across several districts as well.
Supply gaps as a local-authority task
- Several districts are often undersupplied at the same time.
- Conventional establishment fails on footfall and viability.
- Supply is part of public services but hard to implement.
- Funding and procurement questions add to the complexity.
Local-authority local supply with method
- Location analyses for one or several districts.
- A scalable concept that grows with the local authority.
- Digitally supported operation with long opening hours.
- Support with funding, procurement and operator model.
Advantages for the local authority
- Strategic. Supply plannable across several districts.
- Scalable. From the first store to a local-authority network.
- Viable. Digitally supported operation lowers running costs.
- Eligibility checkable. We jointly review suitable funding options.
Who this is for
Local authorities, administrations, economic-development agencies and local-authority decision-makers who want to develop local supply strategically.
Example application
A local authority with several undersupplied districts has friedas analyse the locations. From this emerges a staged concept: the first digital local supplier starts in the largest district, with further locations following the proven model.
Frequently asked questions
Can a local authority develop several locations at the same time?
Yes. friedas analyses several districts and develops a scalable concept that can be implemented step by step or in parallel.
How does local supply fit into local-authority public services?
Supply close to home is a central building block of public services. Digital local suppliers make it possible even where conventional markets are missing.
Which operator models are suitable for local authorities?
Municipal operation, a cooperative or a self-employed operator are all possible. We develop the right model together.
Does this fit your place? Let's find out.
The site analysis is free and non-binding.