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Provision of Independent Chair - Plymouth Safeguarding Adult Partnership

PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL

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30 Apr 2026 at 09:28

Summary of the contracting process

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process to appoint an Independent Chair for the Plymouth Safeguarding Adult Partnership. This service contract was awarded following a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract is valued at £36,000 and spans three years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. It was designed to align with the Care Act (2014) and other relevant laws. The procurement falls under the social services category, specifically CPV code 85320000, and serves the region of UKK41, which includes Plymouth. The contract was signed on 20th February 2026, and the award was made to ANDREW BICKLEY ASSOCIATES LTD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in safeguarding and compliance with the Care Act. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those familiar with light touch procurement regimes, would have found this contract a fitting opportunity, although it is now complete. The skills required to fulfil the duties of an Independent Chair involve managing sensitive social care issues, making this contract ideally suited for consultancies with experience in adult safeguarding and partnerships. This opportunity could serve as a catalyst for further engagements within the public sector in related fields.

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Notice Title

Provision of Independent Chair - Plymouth Safeguarding Adult Partnership

Notice Description

Services contract, 3 year contract PS36,000 To provide an Independent Chair for the Plymouth Safeguarding Adults Partnership, ensuring that they complete all tasks and responsibilities to a high standard, in a timely and proportionate manner and in accordance with the requirements of the Care Act (2014) and other relevant legislation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068ee6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039689-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ANDREW BICKLEY ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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