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DoJ - Northern Ireland Appropriate Adult Scheme

Department of Justice

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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21 Oct 2024 at 16:15

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27 Aug 2024 at 10:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Ireland Department of Justice (DoJ) has awarded the "Northern Ireland Appropriate Adult Scheme" (NIAAS) contract, an initiative aimed at providing trained and independent Appropriate Adults to support vulnerable juveniles and adults during police detentions. The procurement falls under the services category related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals (CPV Code 75231200) and is valued at approximately £2.6 million. The contract, effective from 18th October 2024, will cover a period of up to five years with initial coverage for three years and two subsequent one-year extension options. This tender aimed to ensure the statutory requirement under the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 is met when juveniles or vulnerable adults are detained in police custody. The procurement was conducted via an open procedure and attracted one bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in providing support to vulnerable groups. Companies with expertise in juvenile care, mental health services, and legal assistance for vulnerable populations would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The NIAAS contract underscores the importance placed on safeguarding and supporting vulnerable individuals, thus creating avenues for businesses striving to deliver high standards in social value and community support. Engaging in such procurement processes not only fosters business growth but also contributes to broader social, economic, and environmental objectives outlined by the government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DoJ - Northern Ireland Appropriate Adult Scheme

Notice Description

The Northern Ireland Appropriate Adult Scheme (NIAAS) is a Department of Justice (DoJ) sponsored Scheme. It does not replace parent/guardian/carer responsibility, or the statutory responsibility for people within the care and control of one of the Health and Social Care Trusts. Rather the NIAAS provides the service of a trained and independent Appropriate Adult to support and advise a young person or vulnerable adult during detention in police custody when their relative, guardian or carer cannot or will not attend the police station to perform the role of an Appropriate Adult. The statutory Codes of Practice, issued under the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (commonly referred to as PACE), require an 'appropriate adult' to be called when a juvenile or vulnerable adult is detained in police custody. The role of the Appropriate Adult is to support, advise and assist individuals within these vulnerable groups to ensure they fully understand the detention process and their rights, particularly during police interviews. A juvenile is defined within PACE as a person under 18 years of age. PACE also extensively defines the term 'vulnerable' as applying to any person affected and impaired by a mental disorder.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Northern Ireland Appropriate Adult Scheme (NIAAS) is a Department of Justice (DoJ) sponsored Scheme. It does not replace parent/guardian/carer responsibility, or the statutory responsibility for people within the care and control of one of the Health and Social Care Trusts. Rather the NIAAS provides the service of a trained and independent Appropriate Adult to support and advise a young person or vulnerable adult during detention in police custody when their relative, guardian or carer cannot or will not attend the police station to perform the role of an Appropriate Adult. The statutory Codes of Practice, issued under the Police and Criminal Evidence (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 (commonly referred to as PACE), require an 'appropriate adult' to be called when a juvenile or vulnerable adult is detained in police custody. The role of the Appropriate Adult is to support, advise and assist individuals within these vulnerable groups to ensure they fully understand the detention process and their rights, particularly during police interviews. A juvenile is defined within PACE as a person under 18 years of age. PACE also extensively defines the term 'vulnerable' as applying to any person affected and impaired by a mental disorder.

Options: Total Contract Period - five 5 yearsInitial Period - three 3 yearsExtensions - two one 1 year options

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0493fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034004-2024
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

CPV Codes

75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Department of Justice
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT3 9ED
Postcode Area
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland
Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Sydenham
Westminster Constituency
Belfast East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Information withheld for security reasons

Further Information

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