--- title: "Oakley Core and Cluster 1" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "FIFE COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-21" --- # Oakley Core and Cluster 1 Buyer: FIFE COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640.json) ## Summary Fife Council has initiated a procurement process titled "Oakley Core and Cluster 1," aimed at commissioning specialised support services for individuals with learning disabilities, mental illnesses, and physical disabilities. The contract, valued at approximately £2.8 million, seeks a provider to offer care and support services at two neighbouring properties in Oakley, Fife. The procurement process is in the tender stage and follows an open procedure allowing electronic submissions. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 20th August 2026, with services expected to be awarded shortly thereafter. The contract period is set for five years with potential extension options. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for firms specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in supported living environments. Companies that can provide high-quality care, as defined by an 85% quality weight in the award criteria, are well-suited for this contract. The chance to collaborate with a local authority like Fife Council could enhance a provider's portfolio, offering a stable revenue stream and positioning them for future public sector contracts in Scotland. Additionally, there is scope for regular demand due to the contract's recurring nature, allowing businesses to build and sustain growth efficiently within this sector. ## 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.. 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 | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560622 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560622 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560622 Oakley Core and Cluster 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. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=823640 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=823640 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823640.json.