--- title: "Provision of an Appropriate Adult Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4b1bfa58-b0b9-4ed7-b54c-40ec71d9cf7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b1bfa58-b0b9-4ed7-b54c-40ec71d9cf7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b1bfa58-b0b9-4ed7-b54c-40ec71d9cf7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b1bfa58-b0b9-4ed7-b54c-40ec71d9cf7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICES" published: "2022-03-11" --- # Provision of an Appropriate Adult Service Buyer: SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4b1bfa58-b0b9-4ed7-b54c-40ec71d9cf7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4b1bfa58-b0b9-4ed7-b54c-40ec71d9cf7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4b1bfa58-b0b9-4ed7-b54c-40ec71d9cf7a.json) ## Summary The South West Police Procurement Services is seeking tenders for the provision of an Appropriate Adult Service, aimed at supporting individuals in custody who may have mental health issues or learning disabilities. This service will commence on 1st July 2022 and is expected to run for five years, concluding on 30th June 2027. The tender period is currently active, with submissions due by 15th April 2022. The contract, valued between £70,000 and £120,000, falls under the services category, specifically classified as guidance and counselling services (CPV code: 85312300). The procurement method is an open procedure, which enhances accessibility for potential bidders across various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the policing sector. Businesses with expertise in providing support services for vulnerable individuals, particularly in mental health and social care, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in such governmental contracts can not only contribute to community welfare but also enhance the capacity and visibility of participating organisations in the public service landscape. ## Notice Tenderers are invited to tender for the Police and Crime Commissioner for Wiltshire's (the Customer's) requirements for provision of an Appropriate Adult Service. Appropriate Adults are called to a police station as an important safeguard, providing independent support to: * Any adult person (over 18 years) believed to have a mental health problem and/or learning disability, arrested and taken into custody by Wiltshire Police and believed to be in need of an Appropriate Adult. * Any child/young person aged 10 to 17 years old inclusive, arrested and taken into custody by Wiltshire Police and believed to be in need of an Appropriate Adult and where the Youth Offending team, social worker and Appropriate Adult Service of the Youth Offending Teams (YOT) has been contacted and is not available. The Customer seeks to award a 5 year contract, commencing on 1st July 2022. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d52bec-413a-4a58-b0a1-4a17a3e8de13 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH WEST POLICE PROCUREMENT SERVICES | | Locality | DEVIZES | | Post town | Swindon | | Postcode | SN10 2DN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | | ITL 3 | TLK72 Wiltshire | | Local authority | Wiltshire | | Electoral ward | Bromham, Rowde & Roundway | | Westminster constituency | Melksham and Devizes | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services ## Release History - 11 Mar 2022 at 20:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d52bec-413a-4a58-b0a1-4a17a3e8de13 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/50d52bec-413a-4a58-b0a1-4a17a3e8de13 11th March 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=44745&B=BLUELIGHT Additional data - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/30310 User / Company ## Notice URLs - http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/your-right-to-information ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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