Tender

Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service

THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

22 Dec 2025 at 14:45

Tender

22 May 2025 at 15:35

Planning

09 Apr 2025 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service tender was initiated by The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent, located in Maidstone, United Kingdom. The procurement process aimed to provide an AA service under the statutory requirements of The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), targeting services in the health and social work sector. The process commenced with a supplier engagement meeting in April 2025, planned for tender publication in May 2025. After the active tendering phase concluded in June 2025, the procurement status was marked as planning. The project fell under a public authority, sub-central government jurisdiction, with major procurement activities executed on an open procedure basis. The procurement sought independent parties to safeguard the rights of vulnerable adults and juveniles, with an estimated value ranging from £1,560,000 to £2,760,000, dependent on potential extensions.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the health and social work sectors, particularly those experienced in providing services to vulnerable populations. Enterprises classified as SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to engage, benefiting from a focus on quality, price, and social value. The procurement's open procedure facilitates participation, inviting qualified providers to expand their services within Kent and Medway regions. Utilising this contract to strengthen industry foothold is advantageous for organisations committed to delivering high-quality, socially responsible services, ensuring they offer a compliant and independent AA provision aligned with statutory requirements. Engaging in this contract can enhance market positioning and yield long-term collaborative benefits with public authorities.

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Notice Title

Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service

Notice Description

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service. Under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) the Police have a statutory requirement to provide an AA when dealing with a suspect who is a juvenile or vulnerable adult, but they cannot provide the AA themselves, as they must be independent from the police. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) introduced the provision of Appropriate Adults (AA) to safeguard the interests of vulnerable adults and juveniles suspected of a criminal offence. An AA's role is to ensure that vulnerable people are treated fairly, with respect for their rights and entitlements and that they can understand and participate effectively in criminal proceedings related to the investigation and/or their detention. The value of the contract being procured is estimated to be PS1,560,000 GBP depending upon extension options being taken, For the purpose of this tender bidders should base their pricing on a budget of PS260,000 per annum. As detailed in the procurement documents. Additional coverage of the AA service may be required during the lifetime of the contract. As such the contract value may increase up to the overall value of PS2,760,000. There is no guarantee of this inclusion. As detailed within the procurement documents for this tender

Planning Information

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent will be conducting a tender process in May 2025. Prior to the tender publication a supplier engagement event will take place on 29th April 2025 via on-line Teams meeting at 10.00am. This engagement event is to provide an overview of the service requirements, commissioning intentions and timelines for this procurement. Please ensure you express interest so formal invites can be shared, joining instructions will be issued before the event.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ff49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085465-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination 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

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,760,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,760,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
20 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pcc.commissioning@kent.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 9BZ
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ4 Kent, TLJ41 Medway

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
Park Wood & Mangravet
Westminster Constituency
Faversham and Mid Kent

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