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The Contracting Authority does not intend to include a sub-contract clause as part of community benefits (as per Section 25 of the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014) in this contract for the following reason: Covered by Fife Council T&C's. The Contracting Authority does not intend to include any community benefit requirements in this contract for the following reason: Fife Council decision not to automatically include Community Benefits in social care contract at this time. (SC Ref:826141) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=826141", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "SC0075", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Glenrothes Core & Cluster 1", "status": "active", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "85000000", "description": "Health and social work services" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "description": "The Health & Social Care Partnership (H&SCP/The Partnership) wishes to commission services for a group of six (6) 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 central Glenrothes.", "value": { "amount": 5075000, "currency": "GBP" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "The Health & Social Care Partnership (H&SCP/The Partnership) wishes to commission services for a group of six (6) individuals, aged 16 and over, who have diagnosed 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 area located in Central Glenrothes. Four (4) individuals live in one street within three (3) properties, with two (2) individuals residing in single tenancies and two (2) individuals sharing. There are another two (2) individuals living in single tenancies within a sheltered housing complex nearby. There are 0.4 miles in between these two streets. 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. 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However, the only formal remedy is to apply to the courts: An economic operator that suffers, or is at risk of suffering, loss or damage attributable to a breach of duty under the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, may bring proceedings in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session.", "recurrence": { "description": "Yes, this requirement is expected to be recurrent and further notices may be issued when this contract is due to expire if required." } }, "parties": [ { "id": "GB-FTS-2273", "name": "Fife Council", "identifier": { "legalName": "Fife Council" }, "address": { "streetAddress": "Fife House, North Street", "locality": "Glenrothes", "region": "UKM72", "postalCode": "KY7 5LT", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "contactPoint": { "name": "Katy Hope", "telephone": "+44 3451550000", "email": "katy.hope@fife.gov.uk", "url": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/" }, "roles": [ "buyer", "centralPurchasingBody" ], "details": { "url": "http://www.fife.gov.uk", "buyerProfile": "https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187", "classifications": [ { "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY", "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE", "description": "Regional or local authority" }, { "id": "01", "scheme": "COFOG", "description": "General public services" } ] } }, { "id": "GB-FTS-1856", "name": "Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court", "identifier": { "legalName": "Kirkcaldy Sheriff Court" }, "address": { "locality": "Kirkcaldy", "postalCode": "KY1 1XQ", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, "roles": [ "reviewBody" ] } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-FTS-2273", "name": "Fife Council" }, "links": [ { "rel": "canonical", "href": "https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826141" } ], "language": "en" }