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Inverkeithing Core and Cluster 1

Fife Council

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17 Feb 2026 at 12:24

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09 Dec 2025 at 13:42

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03 Sep 2025 at 08:52

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Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council has re-awarded the "Inverkeithing Core and Cluster 1" contract, concerning health and social work services, to The Richmond Fellowship Scotland from 17 February 2026. This procurement process aimed to find an external provider to deliver specialised support services for three individuals with learning disabilities residing in Inverkeithing, Fife. Initially awarded to another tenderer who withdrew, the contract has now been updated with a new supplier effective from February 2026. The procurement category is services, and the open procedure was utilised, ensuring transparency in the selection process. Monitoring and future legal remedies related to this procurement are in accordance with Scottish regulations.

This tender presents considerable business growth opportunities for experienced care providers with expertise in social work services, specifically those skilled in managing supported living services for individuals with learning disabilities. Companies that can offer high-quality care and support, especially those willing to work collaboratively within the Health & Social Care Partnership framework in Fife, will find this contract appealing. The focus on quality (85%) in the award criteria underscores the importance of delivering excellence in service provision, making it a lucrative opportunity for large-scale social care organisations looking to expand their footprint in the UKM72 region. The service duration of seven years, including potential extensions, allows for sustained business development and community impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Inverkeithing Core and Cluster 1

Notice Description

The Health & Social Care Partnership (H&SCP/The Partnership) wishes to commission services for a group of three (3) individuals, aged 16 and over, who have learning disabilities which often disrupt significant areas of their lives, including relationships, employment, housing, and self-care, leading to a need for specialised support services, to provide care and support in their current accommodation in Inverkeithing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health & Social Care Partnership (H&SCP/The Partnership) wishes to commission services for a group of three (3) individuals, aged 16 and over, who have learning disabilities which often disrupt significant areas of their lives, including relationships, employment, housing, and self-care, leading to a need for specialised support services, to provide care and support in their current accommodation. Their accommodation is split over several properties in the same street located in two neighbouring properties in Inverkeithing, with two individuals sharing one property and one individual residing in a single tenancy next door. A Supported Living Service is currently being delivered internally by Fife Council for these individuals, and the Partnership is looking to recommission this to an experienced external care Provider. Full details are provided in the specification.

Options: Fife Council may require additional purchases under this contract which have not been specifically detailed in the "specification" however any additional purchases will be in full accordance with the requirements of Regulation 72 of the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Contract will be awarded for a period of 5 years with the option to extend for a further 12 + 12 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592be
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014266-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,077,985 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,077,985 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, this requirement is expected to be recurrent and further notices may be issued when this contract is due to expire if required.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Fife Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Glenrothes Central and Thornton
Westminster Constituency
Glenrothes and Mid Fife

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

with YOU

The Richmond Fellowship Scotland

Further Information

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