Planning

Appropriate Adult Service Perth and Kinross, Dundee City and Angus Council

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Perth & Kinross Council recently announced a planned procurement for the "Appropriate Adult Service" across Tayside, in collaboration with Dundee City and Angus Councils. This service aims to provide support for vulnerable individuals in police custody, facilitating communication during procedures. The intended procurement process is in the planning stage, with a value of £385,000. Interested parties can expect future notices, with an upcoming date set for 30th July 2021. This tender represents an opportunity in the public services sector, specifically focusing on general public services in the UK region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, mental health support, and community engagement. Companies with expertise in managing support services for vulnerable populations, especially those experienced in working alongside law enforcement and health authorities, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The development of a sustainable service, inclusive of recruitment and training for appropriate adult coordinators, could substantially enhance business growth within this sector.

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Notice Title

Appropriate Adult Service Perth and Kinross, Dundee City and Angus Council

Notice Description

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform the market of our intention to tender for the provision of Appropriate Adult Service across Tayside.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The development of a sustainable Appropriate Adult Service with national oversight to promote consistency has been identified as necessary to support the commencement of a new duty in Section 42 of 2016 Act which requires the police to request support for vulnerable individuals in police custody. It has been agreed by the three local authorities across Tayside (Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and Angus Councils) that a joint Service is procured and that this is managed by Perth and Kinross Council. The Service will be managed through the contract and will have an appointed provider to manage a team of self-employed Appropriate Adults. The Appropriate Adults Co-ordinator role for Tayside will involve: - Being responsible for the management and delivery of the Appropriate Adult Service in Tayside, assess and evaluate information relating to that service and identify current trends and gaps in service provision. Responsible for managing performance and disciplinary issues, and lead on the recruitment and training of Appropriate Adults to the service. - Responsible for setting annual budget for service and managing all financial matters including authorisation of expenses, purchase of equipment, print supplies and training costs. - Maintain and further develop effective partnerships between Police Scotland (D Division) and relevant stakeholders and arrange and attend Management Group meetings as required. - Contribute nationally to the management and development of Appropriate Adult Services across Scotland through attendance at national meetings. - contracts and HR support, finance support for payments, control room support for Appropriate Adults regarding call outs, worker safety and traffic guidance as well as training as required. Whilst the service will be provided across Tayside, it will be Perth and Kinross Council who will act as the host authority and Contract Administrator. The role of an Appropriate Adult is primarily to facilitate communication during police procedures between the police and vulnerable adults aged 16 and over who have communication difficulties as a result of a mental disorder. This also applies to designated officers of the specific agencies detailed in Section 42 (3) of the 2016 Act. The Appropriate Adult shall provide information, guidance and support to vulnerable adults whilst in Court if accused or as a witness. There may be other circumstances where an Appropriate Adult may be required, but these will be negotiated on an individual basis and in agreement with the host authority Perth and Kinross Council. The Provider will co-ordinate the service from accessible premises based in Tayside. The Service will be available to individuals 365 days of the year, 24 hours per day, including weekends and public holidays. The Service Co-ordinator or equivalent will ensure that there is personnel available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to respond to requests.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000656091
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419691
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

75300000 - Compulsory social security services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

ANGUS COUNCIL

DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
eprocurement@dundeecity.gov.uk, procurement@angus.gov.uk, sarahlang@pkc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1382434000, +44 1738475000, +44 3452777778

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Angus
Electoral Ward
Forfar and District
Westminster Constituency
Angus and Perthshire Glens

Further Information

Notice Documents

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