Relationship Support to Reduce Homelessness Presentations

FIFE COUNCIL

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Tender

24 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Fife Council, a regional authority based in Glenrothes, Scotland, is seeking a service provider through an open procurement process titled "Relationship Support to Reduce Homelessness Presentations." This tender falls under the services category, specifically focusing on general public services, and is primarily concerned with addressing non-violent relationship breakdown-related homelessness in the Central Fife area. The tender process is currently active, with a submission deadline set for 24th July 2026 at 17:00. The total contract value amounts to GBP 300,000, and the procurement method is conducted as an open procedure, allowing electronic submissions primarily through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This procurement opportunity presents substantial prospects for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those capable of delivering relationship support services within the designated region. Companies with experience in homelessness intervention strategies or supporting relationship management could find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their service offerings. Given the contract’s financial scope and potential for renewal with optional extensions, participants can leverage this opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence within the public sector, paving the way for sustainable business growth in the field of social welfare services.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Relationship Support to Reduce Homelessness Presentations

Notice Description

Fife Council wishes to enter into a contract with a service provider, to deliver a Relationship Support Service, within predominantly the Central Fife area, to reduce the number of homelessness presentations related to non- violent relationship breakdown.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Fife Council wishes to enter into a contract with a service provider, to deliver a Relationship Support Service, within predominantly the Central Fife area, to reduce the number of homelessness presentations related to non- violent relationship breakdown.

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: 2 x optional extension periods of up to 12 months each

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835367
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558626
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85312310 - Guidance services

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Yes, this requirement may 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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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