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title: "Inverkeithing Core and Cluster 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0592be"
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# Inverkeithing Core and Cluster 1

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0592be

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014266-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 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. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,077,985 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,077,985 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FIFE COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLENROTHES |
| Post town | Kirkcaldy |
| Postcode | KY7 5LT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife |
| Local authority | Fife |
| Electoral ward | Glenrothes Central and Thornton |
| Westminster constituency | Glenrothes and Mid Fife |
| Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CARE SUPPORT SCOTLAND; THE RICHMOND FELLOWSHIP SCOTLAND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:24 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014266-2026
- 17 Feb 2026 at 12:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014259-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 13:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081052-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 07:52 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053365-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808250
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818029
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187

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