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Appropriate Adult for Vulnerable Adult for Vulnerable Adults Service

MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT

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17 Jan 2022 at 16:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Merseyside Police - Procurement Department is set to award a contract for the "Appropriate Adult for Vulnerable Adults Service", aimed at providing essential services for vulnerable individuals in police custody across Merseyside. This procurement, classified under guidance and welfare services, has a total contract value of £600,000, with a minimum value of £120,000, covering a duration of five years starting from 1st April 2022 and ending on 31st March 2027. The contract is being procured using an open procedure, with the tender period having closed on 2nd December 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare and guidance services, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality support to vulnerable adults. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with relevant experience in social services and community support would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Securing this contract could not only enhance their service offerings but also expand their footprint in public sector engagements, helping to drive growth in this critical area of social service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appropriate Adult for Vulnerable Adult for Vulnerable Adults Service

Notice Description

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside (PCC) has notified that she will award funding to provide Appropriate Adult services for Vulnerable Adults in Merseyside for a 12-month period with an option to extend by four periods of 12 months, resulting in a potential 5-year contract, commencing 1st April 2022 - ending 31st March 2027. The PCC requires a high-quality Appropriate Adult Service which safeguards the interests and welfare of Vulnerable Adults in Police Custody or Voluntary Attendance sites within Merseyside, where parents/carers, or the person with responsibility, are unable or unwilling to attend. The presence of an Appropriate Adult provides one of the essential checks and balances within the criminal justice process and ensures that the rights of Vulnerable Adults are protected.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1cfa38ed-b22b-4260-b275-8c93ea5db5d4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT
Contact Name
Pauline Totton
Contact Email
pauline.totton@merseyside.pnn.police.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1517771926

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L1 8JX
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
City Centre North
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE

Further Information

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