Award

Appropriate Adult Service

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 Dec 2023 at 13:04

Award Notice
Tender

31 Aug 2023 at 16:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Durham County Council has awarded a contract for the provision of an Appropriate Adult Service, aimed at supporting young people and vulnerable adults detained by the Police. The service operates 24/7 and aims to provide quick responses within 15 minutes to all custody suites in County Durham. The contract, valued at £180,000, was awarded to Child Action North West on 25th October 2023. The contract period spans from 13th November 2023 to 12th November 2026, offering opportunities for businesses in the legal, education, and health services industries.

The procurement process for the Appropriate Adult Service, initiated as a tender, was an open procedure with a tender period closing on 28th September 2023. The service falls under the main procurement category of services, with a contract value of £360,000. Durham County Council, the buying organization, facilitated the procurement. This opportunity, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, presents a chance for businesses in the specified industries to engage in providing essential services to the local community, ensuring compliance with national standards while reflecting the local population's diversity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appropriate Adult Service

Notice Description

The overall aim of the service is to provide a service to young people and vulnerable adults who have been detained by the Police. The service is 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year. The specific objectives of the service are to: Ensure each custody suite within County Durham has access to a pool of adequately trained Appropriate Adults. Ensure that the identified Appropriate Adult contacts the relevant Police Station within a maximum of 15 minutes of their initial request to clarify appointment time and then adhere to appointment given. Provide a Service that reflects the diversity of the local population. Deliver an Appropriate Adult Service to vulnerable adults and young people within the requirements of the National Standards. Additional information: Tender documents can be accessed free of charge at www.nepo.org utilising reference number DN672943

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21e206ea-65f3-4d3c-af84-1310548f7498
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75241100 - Police services

79100000 - Legal services

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2023 - 12 Nov 2026 3-4 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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILD ACTION NORTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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