Tender

Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight

HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Tender

22 Mar 2021 at 15:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Hampshire County Council, alongside Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, the Isle of Wight Council, and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton. The contract titled "Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight" is classified under guidance services (CPV Code: 85312310). The tender is currently at the open procurement stage using an open procedure amid a contract period from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2024, with an option for extension until 30th June 2026. Interested parties must submit their applications by 14:00 on 26th April 2021, with the total contract value amounting to £1,650,000. This project is expected to serve various locations within Hampshire and its surrounding areas.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, psychological support, and similar fields that cater to children and vulnerable individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to participate, as the procurement focuses on organisations with relevant experience in providing appropriate adult services. Businesses equipped to support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and those knowledgeable about legal and community frameworks will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight

Notice Description

Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight Hampshire County Council, together with Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, the Isle of Wight Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton are inviting applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to tender for Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. The service will provide persons acting as an appropriate adult for children and young people (in the absence of the parent, guardian or, if the juvenile is in the care of a local authority or voluntary organisation, a person representing that authority or organisation, or a social worker) and vulnerable adults (in the absence of a relative, guardian, other person responsible for their care or other appropriate friend or suitable adult) in custody at a police station or other place. The service will also provide AA for unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children who are requiring an age assessment to be undertaken by children's services in situations where the age of the child is in dispute. The service will be required in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. The initial term of the contract will be for three years, 1 July 2021 until 30 June 2024, with the option to extend for a duration of up to two further years until 30 June 2026. The Council will follow a procedure under the Light Touch regime, resembling an open procedure. The procurement exercise will result in five contracts, contracts with each Local Authority and one contract with the Police and Crime Commissioner. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting documents requested by 14.00 hrs on Monday 26 April 2021. If your organisation is not registered on the Hampshire In-tend portal, please go to the website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/ and click on the 'Register' tab - registration is free. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Opting In and Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. ... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e55a5ef7-ebb8-4ebf-8803-6524220697a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b03292b-482b-4a39-9831-2e15a5bf4a84
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,650,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 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
HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
CSPU Children's Services Procurement
Contact Email
childrens.services.procurement.unit@hants.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01962 832323

Buyer Location

Locality
HAMPSHIRE
Postcode
SO23 8UJ
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Winchester
Electoral Ward
St Michael
Westminster Constituency
Winchester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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