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Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults in London - MOPAC 991 & 1068

Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

28 May 2026 at 15:40

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Award

07 Apr 2025 at 10:39

Award Notice
TenderUpdate

18 Jul 2024 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Tender

07 Jun 2024 at 10:05

Tender Notice
Planning

14 Mar 2024 at 16:05

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults in London" is overseen by the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). The contract is currently at the award and contract update stages, involving a service valued at £5,006,290. This contract focuses on the health and social work industry category, specifically within London, under the CPV classification 85000000. Multiple suppliers, namely Appropriate Adult Service Limited and Appropriate Adults UK, have been awarded the contract. The procurement follows the Light Touch Regime of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and spans a period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2027, with provisions for amendments due to increased demand.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in health and social work services, particularly those experienced with vulnerable adults involved in police investigations. The procurement requires high-quality standards and consistent service, aligning with guidance from the National Appropriate Adult Network. Companies with experience in managing volunteer services, and capable of providing both paid and volunteer appropriate adult services, may find this contract particularly fitting. The opportunity is open for firms that can ensure fair treatment and effective participation for vulnerable adults, promising business growth and expansion in the London region's social services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults in London - MOPAC 991 & 1068

Notice Description

Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults in London

Lot Information

Appropriate Adult Service

Appropriate Adult Service is to safeguard the rights, entitlements and welfare of vulnerable adults who are involved in a police investigation, ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner and are able to participate effectively.

West

This procurement will be conducted under the 'Light Touch Regime' (Part 2, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015), broadly following a process similar to the Open Procedure.

North East

This procurement will be conducted under the 'Light Touch Regime' (Part 2, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015), broadly following a process similar to the Open Procedure.

South East

This procurement will be conducted under the 'Light Touch Regime' (Part 2, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015), broadly following a process similar to the Open Procedure.

Appropriate Adult Service (TAAS) (MOPAC 991)

This procurement was conducted under the 'Light Touch Regime' (Part 2, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015), broadly following a process similar to the Open Procedure.

Options: This contract (Lots 1 & 2) has a 3+2 year term with the extension option being at the discretion of MOPAC.

Appropriate Adult Service UK (MOPAC 1068)

This procurement was conducted under the 'Light Touch Regime' (Part 2, Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015), broadly following a process similar to the Open Procedure.

Options: This contract (Lots 3&4) has a 3+2 year term with the extension option being at the discretion of MOPAC.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0448bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050444-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,217,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,217,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,217,580 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
15 May 2024Expired
Award Date
3 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime
Additional Buyers

Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC)

Mayor's Office of Policing and Crime (including the VRU)

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 0LL
Postcode Area
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
TLI London, TLI5 Outer London - East and North East, TLI6 Outer London - South, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West
Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
Borough & Bankside
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

Appropriate Adult Service Limited

Appropriate Adults UK

Appropriate Adults UK (AA UK)

Further Information

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