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title: "Oakley Core and Cluster 1"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d033"
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buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL"
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# Oakley Core and Cluster 1

Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d033

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068855-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| 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 | £2,830,856 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## 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

- 21 Jul 2026 at 15:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068855-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=823640
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823640
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00187
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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