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Appropriate Adult Service for Children and Young

London Borough of Croydon

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05 Nov 2025 at 16:29

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Croydon, in partnership with the London Borough of Sutton, is inviting tenders for an Appropriate Adult Service designed for children and young people. This service is needed for those who are held in Police custody or involved in inquiries within the boroughs of Croydon and Sutton. The tender process is currently at the 'Tender' stage with a closing date for submissions set on 21st November 2025. The procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and is conducted through an open competition method. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2026 and end on 31st December 2028.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and community action programmes, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable groups and law enforcement. Firms within the health and social services sectors are well-positioned to compete, with the contract allowing for a collaborative environment for businesses aiming to enhance their portfolios and reputation in public sector services. The evaluation process prioritises technical capability, social value, and competitive pricing, thus encouraging participation from businesses committed to high-quality service provision and social responsibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appropriate Adult Service for Children and Young

Notice Description

The Council invites quotations for the provision of the Appropriate Adult Service for Children and Young People. The service is for vulnerable children and young people who are taken into Police custody at Croydon Custody Suite (shared between Croydon and Sutton), are being questioned as part of an investigation, or are required to attend any Police Stations within either borough as part of a pre-arranged meeting. Additionally, the service will provide an Appropriate Adult for the London Borough of Croydon when age assessments of unaccompanied minors in compliance with the Merton Compliant are being completed For further information please refer to the procurement documentation which includes the specification.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05db4f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071393-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85310000 - Social work services

85322000 - Community action programme

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
London Borough of Croydon
Additional Buyers

London Borough of Sutton

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CROYDON
Postcode
CR0 1EA
Postcode Area
Croydon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI62 Croydon
Delivery Location
TLI62 Croydon
Local Authority
Croydon
Electoral Ward
Fairfield
Westminster Constituency
Croydon West

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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