Planning

Appropriate Adult Services

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS

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20 Apr 2026 at 13:56

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Apr 2026 at 13:47

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is seeking to engage suppliers for the provision of Appropriate Adult Services across England and Wales. This service, vital in assisting vulnerable suspects during interviews, is classified under social work and related services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a critical deadline for supplier engagement set for 28th April 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until 2031, with potential extensions until 2033. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on DWP’s procurement platform and can access further details through DWP's website.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations within public sector services. With a gross contract value of £300,000, it supports subcontracting in regions including Northern Ireland and Wales, enhancing regional business growth. Companies proficient in social work services or with experience in supporting vulnerable individuals are well-positioned to compete for this tender, providing a nationwide service backed by established expertise. Engaging in this procurement process offers the chance for businesses to contribute to essential public services on a significant scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Appropriate Adult Services

Notice Description

DWP are looking to conduct some market engagement sessions with suppliers that are able to provide Appropriate Adult Services. DWP will require the service to be across England and Wales, provided by one supplier. An Appropriate Adult is an individual that provides support for suspects in Interviews Under Caution where there is vulnerability or complex needs.

Planning Information

DWP are looking to conduct one to one sessions with interested suppliers who can provide Appropriate Adult Services across England and Wales. If you are interested, please can you email commercialfed.cddigital@dwp.gov.uk, confirming your interest. Please could you also Register on DWP's procurement system. Here is the link to register. https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome For Further information about DWP procurement, please find below the link to the guidance. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/procurement Please can you respond by 28th April 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06821b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035712-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Apr 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1H 9NA
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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