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LPS CARE - Appropriate Adults Service - RFQ 15307112

LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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07 Dec 2021 at 11:42

Award Notice
TenderAmendment

15 Oct 2021 at 11:06

Tender Notice
Tender

15 Oct 2021 at 08:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Lancashire County Council is seeking providers for the "LPS CARE - Appropriate Adults Service - RFQ 15307112," which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement process, currently marked as complete, involved an open procedure with a total contract value of £135,000, including a minimum bid of £45,000. The tender period concluded on 16 November 2021, while the contract period runs from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025. Services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract recently awarded to Child Action North West on 6 December 2021, following the procurement stage of the award.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business horizons in the social care sector. The need for Appropriate Adults during sensitive police processes highlights a demand for firms adept at safeguarding children and supporting those with mental health or communication challenges. Providers with expertise in social care services would be ideally suited to compete for similar contracts, taking advantage of this growing area in public procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LPS CARE - Appropriate Adults Service - RFQ 15307112

Notice Description

When a Child below the age of 18 is arrested or interviewed under caution, a parent or guardian should always be present at the police interview to act as an Appropriate Adult as defined by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), unless there are exceptional circumstances that prevent this or render it inappropriate. The Service, where a parent or guardian is unable to attend the police interview, will provide a coordinated approach to the provision of persons to act as Appropriate Adults. The Service will provide advice and support as well as ensuring the Child is being treated fairly and their needs are being met. The Service Provider must be aware of and be able to support any safeguarding, mental health needs and learning and communication difficulties. In addition, the Service and the Appropriate Adults must: I. Ensure the Child understands what is happening II. Ensure the Child understands their rights III. Support, advise and assist the detained Child IV. Observe whether the Police are acting properly, fairly and with respect V. Facilitate communication between the Police and the detained person. The Appropriate Adult must be present during the course of the Police interview and at various stages of investigations conducted in the Police station. Although the Police have the overall responsibility to safeguard Children whilst in Police custody, the Appropriate Adult must bring any safeguarding concerns to the attention of the relevant senior Police Officer as well as the Authority.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b7c59fcc-dd2d-402a-8eb5-e77429f802ef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efe4860-ee66-4534-8542-9f33a610412b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 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
LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Jessica Brindle
Contact Email
jessica.brindle@lancashire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01772 536208

Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XJ
Post Town
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHILD ACTION NORTH WEST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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