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APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE FOR young people aged 10 - 17 years

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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13 Apr 2026 at 10:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for an Appropriate Adult Service for young people aged 10 to 17 years. This procurement process, classified under the health and social work services category, is intended to ensure that young people in police custody understand their rights and the pertinent procedures. The process was conducted under a limited competition procurement method, classified as being below the threshold with a light touch regime. The contract, awarded to The Appropriate Adult Service Limited, will commence on 1st June 2026 and run until 31st May 2029, with a possibility for a three-year extension. It includes a provision that Appropriate Adults arrive within 1.5 hours of being called, with subsequent report submission to Plymouth City Council's Youth Justice Service within 24 hours.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those equipped to offer timely, effective support to young people in sensitive situations. Ideal contenders for similar future tenders would likely be SMEs like The Appropriate Adult Service Limited, which operates as a supplier. Businesses within the United Kingdom that can ensure competitive and efficient service delivery, coupled with an understanding of rights advocacy for youths, may find this sector particularly rewarding. The contract's alignment with sub-central government public authority goals further highlights its importance in addressing community needs through dedicated service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE FOR young people aged 10 - 17 years

Notice Description

The purpose of the Service is to facilitate clear communication for young people in the circumstances set out in the introduction to this Specification, and to ensure that the: young person understands their rights rights of the young person are upheld young person understands relevant Police procedures The Service will provide effective, impartial Appropriate Adult support to young people in the circumstances set out in the introduction to this Specification, ensuring that their rights are upheld. Appropriate Adults provided by the Service will arrive at the custody centre within 1.5 hours of the initial call out - unless a different timescale is specifically requested. Within 24 hours of conclusion of the call out, the Service will provide a copy of Plymouth City Council's 'Appropriate Adult form' (version dated February 2025, or subsequent versions as advised) to the Council's Youth Justice Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0680da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033196-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£103,950 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PLYMOUTH
Postcode
PL1 3BJ
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK41 Plymouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Plymouth
Electoral Ward
St Peter and the Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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