Award

Appropriate Adult Service (Tayside)

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2022 at 12:45

Tender

16 Dec 2021 at 11:35

Award

07 Dec 2021 at 10:45

Tender

10 Sep 2021 at 13:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Perth & Kinross Council is undertaking a tender process for the "Appropriate Adult Service (Tayside)" which is classified under "Other community, social and personal services." The procurement is currently in the Award stage, having been completed with a contract value of £431,200 for the provision of this service across Tayside. This initiative involves cooperation among three councils—Dundee City, Perth and Kinross, and Angus—with the contract specifically managed by Perth and Kinross Council. Award criteria emphasise quality (80%) over price (20%), and the project began on 30th March 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social service provision, especially those experienced in delivering support services to vulnerable populations. Companies with expertise in social work, mental health, or advocacy services would be particularly well-suited for participation. Given the emphasis on community benefits and the potential for long-term engagement—up to two years with renewal options—this project can facilitate growth for SMEs aiming to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Appropriate Adult Service (Tayside)

Notice Description

Tender for the provision of Appropriate Adult Service across Tayside.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The development of a sustainable Appropriate Adult Service with national oversight to promote consistency has been identified as necessary to support the commencement of a new duty in Section 42 of 2016 Act which requires the police to request support for vulnerable individuals in police custody. It has been agreed by the three local authorities across Tayside (Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and Angus Councils) that a joint Service is procured and that this is managed by Perth and Kinross Council. The Service will be managed through the contract and will have an appointed provider to manage a team of self-employed Appropriate Adults. The Appropriate Adults Co-ordinator role for Tayside will involve: - Being responsible for the management and delivery of the Appropriate Adult Service in Tayside, assess and evaluate information relating to that service and identify current trends and gaps in service provision. Responsible for managing performance and disciplinary issues, and lead on the recruitment and training of Appropriate Adults to the service. - Responsible for setting annual budget for service and managing all financial matters including authorisation of expenses, purchase of equipment, print supplies and training costs. - Maintain and further develop effective partnerships between Police Scotland (D Division) and relevant stakeholders and arrange and attend Management Group meetings as required. - Contribute nationally to the management and development of Appropriate Adult Services across Scotland through attendance at national meetings. - contracts and HR support, finance support for payments, control room support for Appropriate Adults regarding call outs, worker safety and traffic guidance as well as training as required. Whilst the service will be provided across Tayside, it will be Perth and Kinross Council who will act as the host authority and Contract Administrator. The role of an Appropriate Adult is primarily to facilitate communication during police procedures between the police and vulnerable adults aged 16 and over who have communication difficulties as a result of a mental disorder. This also applies to designated officers of the specific agencies detailed in Section 42 (3) of the 2016 Act. The Appropriate Adult shall provide information, guidance and support to vulnerable adults whilst in Court if accused or as a witness. There may be other circumstances where an Appropriate Adult may be required, but these will be negotiated on an individual basis and in agreement with the host authority Perth and Kinross Council. The Provider will co-ordinate the service from accessible premises based in Tayside. The Service will be available to individuals 365 days of the year, 24 hours per day, including weekends and public holidays. The Service Co-ordinator or equivalent will ensure that there is personnel available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to respond to requests.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02df88
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008550-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75300000 - Compulsory social security services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£525,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£431,200 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active, Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ANGUS COUNCIL

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Gillian Morrison
Contact Email
eprocurement@dundeecity.gov.uk, gmorrison@pkc.gov.uk, procurement@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382434000, +44 1738475000, +44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARR GOMM

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