Planning

Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service

THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

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Planning

09 Apr 2025 at 08:47

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent has initiated a procurement process for the "Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service" within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This procurement is currently in the planning stage, with key dates including a supplier engagement event on 29th April 2025. The procurement will serve the East of England region, aiming to safeguard vulnerable adults and juveniles involved in criminal proceedings. Suppliers are encouraged to express interest by contacting Veronica O'Mahoney for engagement details.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. It seeks suppliers who can provide independent Appropriate Adults to ensure vulnerable individuals are treated fairly during police investigations. The procurement process will commence in May 2025, providing a platform for businesses experienced in community and social services to showcase their capabilities and expand their operational footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent would like to invite suppliers to attend a supplier engagement event in relation to an Appropriate Adult (AA) Service for Kent & Medway. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) introduced the provision of Appropriate Adults (AA) to safeguard the interests of vulnerable adults and juveniles suspected of a criminal offence. An AA's role is to ensure that vulnerable people are treated fairly, with respect for their rights and entitlements and that they can understand and participate effectively in criminal proceedings related to the investigation and/or their detention. AAs can also reduce the risk of miscarriages of justice because evidence obtained from vulnerable suspects which, by virtue of their vulnerability, could lead to unsafe convictions. Under PACE the Police have a statutory requirement to provide an AA when dealing with a suspect who is a juvenile or vulnerable adult, but they cannot provide the AA themselves, as they must be independent from the police. The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent will be conducting a tender process in May 2025. Prior to the tender publication a supplier engagement event will take place on 29th April 2025 via on-line Teams meeting at 10.00am. This engagement event is to provide an overview of the service requirements, commissioning intentions and timelines for this procurement. Please ensure you express interest so formal invites can be shared, joining instructions will be issued before the event. Please email veronica.o'mahoney@herts.police.uk to register interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-81247202-71f8-4694-9859-679728819e06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8f79bf4c-8208-4e94-a893-bcc169cbdaf8
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,560,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 Apr 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE & CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROYSTON
Postcode
SG8 7BZ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
North Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward
Royston Palace
Westminster Constituency
North East Hertfordshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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