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The current contract for Surrey Appropriate Adult Services will expire in 2026, and it is therefore necessary to recommission this essential service to ensure continuity. As a result, Surrey County Council invites potential providers with an interest in delivering Appropriate Adult Services within Surrey, to participate in market engagement session. The purpose of this event will be providing an overview of the services that we are seeking to recommission, provide information around the proposed procurement route including an indicative high-level timeline and information on how to bid for contracts. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Feb 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is seeking to recommission its Appropriate Adult Services as the current contract will expire in 2026. This initiative is within the industry category of probation services, which includes health, social work, and administrative social services. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, with the contract expected to commence on 1st October 2026 and conclude on 31st August 2028. Prospective suppliers are invited to a market engagement session to discuss the services and the procurement process, with the deadline for tender submissions on 30th September 2026. The services are to be delivered across locations including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and primarily within the United Kingdom.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in expanding their business in the social services sector. Businesses engaged in probation or social work services that can offer valuable support as Appropriate Adults will find the opportunity suitable. Surrey County Council's commitment to engaging with providers through market sessions indicates an inclusive procurement process, where providers are given insights and the freedom to clarify their queries. Such engagement sessions offer a platform for businesses to understand requirements and position themselves effectively to secure the contract.

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Notice Title

The current contract for Surrey Appropriate Adult Services will expire in 2026, and it is therefore necessary to recommission this essential service to ensure continuity. As a result, Surrey County Council invites potential providers with an interest in delivering Appropriate Adult Services within Surrey, to participate in market engagement session. The purpose of this event will be providing an overview of the services that we are seeking to recommission, provide information around the proposed procurement route including an indicative high-level timeline and information on how to bid for contracts. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may

Notice Description

The current contract for Surrey Appropriate Adult Services will expire in 2026, and it is therefore necessary to recommission this essential service to ensure continuity. As a result, Surrey County Council invites potential providers with an interest in delivering Appropriate Adult Services within Surrey, to participate in market engagement session. The purpose of this event will be providing an overview of the services that we are seeking to recommission, provide information around the proposed procurement route including an indicative high-level timeline and information on how to bid for contracts. We will be happy to answer any questions that you may have about the intended service, process and next steps.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-509ccfe7-9d81-45ad-a6e2-b75866b4d682
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed0ce9a0-fc6a-4463-af9b-01b51b922f52
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75231240 - Probation services

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

85312300 - Guidance and counselling services

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 20268 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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