Tender

Lewisham & Greenwich Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults (AASVA)

LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM

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Tender

16 Dec 2021 at 17:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking proposals for the "Lewisham & Greenwich Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults," focusing on community services. This tender, classified under the CPV code for the provision of services to the community, is currently in the active tender stage and will close on 21 January 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £400,000, with services expected to commence from 1 April 2022 through to 31 March 2027, addressing an important statutory requirement under UK law for the support of vulnerable adults during police detainment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and Voluntary Community Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services. Organisations geared towards providing community support and advocacy services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations, are encouraged to participate. The open procurement method allows for a broad range of competitors, making this an ideal chance to expand business operations within the public sector and contribute to vital social welfare initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Lewisham & Greenwich Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults (AASVA)

Notice Description

Community Services Directorate Lewisham & Greenwich Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) outlines the statutory requirement of the police to ensure an appropriate adult is present whenever a vulnerable adult is detained by the police. The role of an Appropriate Adult is: * To support, advise and assist the detained person, when they are being asked to provide information or participate in any procedure * To observe whether the police are acting properly and fairly, and to inform a senior officer if they consider that they are not * To assist with the detained person to communication with the police, whilst respecting their right to say nothing unless they want to * To help the detained person understands their rights and ensure those rights are protected and upheld The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 s.38(4)(a) places a statutory requirement on local authorities to provide an appropriate adult service to all young people who are arrested, held and questioned at police stations within their borough. There is no statutory requirement for adults, however related legislation includes: * UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People * Human Rights Act 1998 * Equality Act 2010 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-edff89d3-602a-48bb-b3f4-c937ad0c1f58
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd68d13-fc31-4724-ac8a-305eb65c4a80
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

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£400,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 Over 5 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CATFORD
Postcode
SE6 4RU
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Lewisham
Electoral Ward
Rushey Green
Westminster Constituency
Lewisham East

Further Information

Notice Documents

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