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21 Jul 2026 at 15:29

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, acting as the contracting authority, is currently overseeing the tender process for the "Oakley Core and Cluster 1" procurement. This tender involves commissioning health and social work services, with an emphasis on specialised care for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health issues in Oakley, Fife, classified under the CPV code 85000000. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions being accepted via electronic means until 20th August 2026. This project, valued at £2,830,856.07, seeks to transition the existing supported living services from the council to an external care provider for a contract period of five years, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. The tender is facilitated through an open procedure and adheres to the relevant European and local procurement regulations.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those experienced in supporting individuals with complex needs. Companies with expertise in providing specialised, personalised care solutions and managing supported living environments would find this tender particularly relevant. By securing this contract, businesses can expand their service offerings within the public sector and demonstrate their capabilities in delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The chance for contract renewal and possible additional purchases under the Public Contract (Scotland) Regulations 2015 further emphasizes the potential for long-term growth and partnership with Fife Council in delivering essential community services.

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Notice Title

Oakley Core and Cluster 1

Notice Description

The Health & Social Care Partnership (H&SCP/The Partnership) wishes to commission services for a group of four (4) individuals, aged 16 and over, who have learning disabilities, severe and enduring mental illness/disorders, and/ or physical 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 two properties in the same street located in Oakley. Two (2) individuals share one property and Two (2) share a second property next door.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Health & Social Care Partnership (H&SCP/The Partnership) wishes to commission services for a group of four (4) individuals, aged 16 and over, who have learning disabilities, severe and enduring mental illness/disorders, and/ or physical 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 two properties in the same street located in Oakley. Two (2) individuals share one property and Two (2) share a second property 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. Additional information: To request access to the Person Specifications associated with this tender, tenders should submit a request using the MS Form link in the TN1 document by the deadline at 5pm on Friday 7th August 2026. Please see the TN1 for full details.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d033
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068855-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£2,830,856 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 20264 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FIFE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLENROTHES
Postcode
KY7 5LT
Post Town
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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