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title: "Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults Iin Hertfordshire"
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# Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults Iin Hertfordshire

Buyer: 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-45b669d2-57e5-4584-b29b-be16103a5670

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by 7 Forces Commercial Services, involves the provision of the "Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults" in Hertfordshire. This service falls within the health and social work services category and is aimed at enhancing social inclusion and safeguarding vulnerable adults. The contract, first awarded on 4th August 2022, has a total value of £440,000 and will run from 15th August 2022 to 14th August 2027. Key steps in the tender process included a tender period that ended on 3rd August 2022.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those focused on community support and safeguarding initiatives. Companies that reflect the diversity of the communities they serve and are compliant with national standards, such as the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 guidelines, would be well-suited to compete for future contracts under this framework. By positioning themselves effectively, potential bidders can engage in a long-term partnership aimed at delivering critical support services within the vulnerable adult sector.

## Notice

Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults In Hertfordshire - Further Competition via Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation Appropriate Adults DPS - 1015 The Appropriate Adult service will operate in line with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and its accompanying Codes of Practice The Appropriate Adult service will also operate to the YJB National Standards for young people, and in accordance with local and national guidance The service must be delivered in a way which promotes social inclusion and safeguards the vulnerable adults. The Appropriate Adults will, as far as possible, reflect the diversity of their local community. The Appropriate Adult service will be affiliated to the National Appropriate Adult Network (NAAN) and compliant with the NAAN National Standards

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96270ba7-13f8-4f58-af13-d7f586e5ebe6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 14 Aug 2022 - 14 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £440,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 7 FORCES COMMERCIAL SERVICES |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP5 3QS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH63 East Suffolk |
| Local authority | East Suffolk |
| Electoral ward | Martlesham & Purdis Farm |
| Westminster constituency | Suffolk Coastal |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Aug 2022 at 14:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96270ba7-13f8-4f58-af13-d7f586e5ebe6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96270ba7-13f8-4f58-af13-d7f586e5ebe6
  4th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.suffolk.police.uk

## Provenance

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