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HAC5671 Appropriate Adult Services Framework

TOWER HAMLETS

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2021 at 15:40

Award Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2021 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Tender

27 Jan 2021 at 15:20

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking to establish the HAC5671 Appropriate Adult Services Framework, aimed at providing support services for vulnerable children and adults in police custody. The open tender process began on January 27, 2021, and closed on February 19, 2021. The successful bidder will deliver services primarily within the borough and possibly at other relevant locations, with the contract set to commence on April 1, 2021, and run for an initial 24 months, extendable for up to an additional 24 months. The total contract value is £240,000, categorised under Other community, social and personal services. Interested parties may contact Julia Estruga at procurement@towerhamlets.gov.uk for further details.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) that specialise in social services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable groups, including children and individuals with mental health or learning disabilities. The unique nature of the service, which requires a keen understanding of the needs of clients in sensitive environments like police custody, means that firms with relevant experience and proven methodologies will be in a strong position to compete effectively for this contract and contribute positively to community safeguarding.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HAC5671 Appropriate Adult Services Framework

Notice Description

The Council is looking for a competent Service Provider that can provide Appropriate Adult Services to support to children and young people (10-17 years old) or to adults aged 18+ with a clinical diagnosis of a learning disability, mental health needs or to adults aged 18+ identified as vulnerable by any officer or member of custody staff, in the absence of clear evidence to dispel that suspicion and is without a parent, carer or guardian to act as their appropriate adult. The service will be delivered primarily in police custody within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets and it may include attendance at Police Stations, Prisons and /or other suitable addresses, in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE). The Service aims to support clients to exercise their rights under the PACE and to provide a safeguard, in accordance with the Act, to vulnerable adults, children and young people in police custody in situations where a preferred appropriate adult (e.g. a parent or guardian) is either not available or not appropriate to support the vulnerable person between the ages of 10 and 17 (inclusive). The contract is a single supplier framework agreement with a duration of 24 months with an option for a further 12 + 12 months extension, up to 48 months in total.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4c4324e1-a41d-430b-81d2-70ce66944d9d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/73218b2c-2cd7-467a-8b5b-2849f59129e4
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
26 Jun 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 2-3 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
TOWER HAMLETS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 2BG
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Poplar
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APPROPRIATE ADULTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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