Tender

Appropriate Adults Service

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Feb 2019 at 14:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Nottinghamshire County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Appropriate Adults Service", aimed at providing vital support to children and young people aged 10 to 17 who are detained in police custody within Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City. This service is essential when a parent or guardian is unavailable or unable to assist the detained individual. The procurement method is an open procedure, and interested parties have until 25 March 2019 to submit their bids. The contract will commence on 1 June 2019, spanning three years, with an additional option for a two-year extension. The total value of the contract is £160,000, classified under social work and related services within the industry category.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide specialised services supporting vulnerable children and youth. Given the nature of the service, companies with expertise in social work, youth services, or those experienced in working alongside law enforcement will find this procurement especially relevant. By participating in this tender, businesses can contribute to community welfare while potentially enhancing their service portfolios and establishing a long-term partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appropriate Adults Service

Notice Description

Nottinghamshire County Council, and on behalf of Nottingham City Council, are seeking tenders from suitably qualified bidders to provide an Appropriate Adult service, to support children and young people, (aged 10 to 17 inclusive) when a parent or guardian is unable or unwilling to attend; who are detained in police custody at across Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City. If it is not possible for a family member or friend, to act as an Appropriate Adult and assist the detained person, or the police consider that it is not in the best interests of the person detained. The police may then request an Appropriate Adult from an appropriate adult service in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (P.A.C.E). The aims of an Appropriate Adult service as described in P.A.C.E are: * To ensure the rights of children and young people are upheld and that individuals are treated fairly in accordance with P.A.C.E. guidelines. * To facilitate communication between the detained person and the police. * To be present when the detained person is informed of their rights and entitlements and to ensure that these are understood. Bidders will provide the service as and when required and will be paid per session. Nottinghamshire County Council (the Council) wishes to appoint a single service provider. The scope and nature of the services required by the Council are set out in more detail in the Specification. The contract duration will be for 3 years with an option to extend for a further 2 years (reviewed annually)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96ee30ae-8193-4ed4-8dfc-1a328f529879
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 May 2022 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Further Information

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