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title: "Appropriate Adult Service"
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# Appropriate Adult Service

Buyer: SUFFOLK SOURCING  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f416b7b-794b-4240-9d83-8922b5c5e787

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## Summary

The Suffolk County Council is currently seeking tenders for the "Appropriate Adult Service," which provides vital support to children and young people under 18 years who are arrested but whose guardians cannot attend, as well as vulnerable adults. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with an open procedure method being employed. The tender submission deadline is set for 19th June 2020, and the contract will have a duration of three years, commencing on 1st December 2020, with potential for a 24-month extension. The service will specifically cater to the region of Suffolk, located in the East of England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social work services sector, particularly those specialising in support services for young people and vulnerable adults. Companies that are registered on the Suffolk Sourcing platform and have experience in similar contracts can enhance their business prospects by engaging in this tender process. Furthermore, this contract could be well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their service offerings in the public sector.

## Notice

The service will be provided to children and young people under 18 years (where the parent/guardian is unable or unwilling to attend) and for vulnerable adults who have been arrested for an offence in Suffolk. The service will be available 24 hours a day and seven days a week for children and young people under 18 years (where the parent/guardian is unable or unwilling to attend). The contract is for 3 years with an option to extend for up to a further 24 months. Please note tenders over PS136,445 per annum will not be accepted. The submission deadline is 19th June 2020 at 12noon. Additional information: Invitation to Tender documents can be accessed via www.suffolksourcing.uk Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c63e3ef-23ff-459e-a501-41d034cbac86 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2020 |
| Future notice date | 19 Mar 2020 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £668,850 |
| 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 | SUFFOLK SOURCING |
| Additional buyers | SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | IPSWICH |
| Post town | Ipswich |
| Postcode | IP1 2BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH6 Suffolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH62 Ipswich |
| Local authority | Ipswich |
| Electoral ward | Gipping |
| Westminster constituency | Ipswich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 7 May 2020 at 17:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c63e3ef-23ff-459e-a501-41d034cbac86
- 10 Feb 2020 at 11:20 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c63e3ef-23ff-459e-a501-41d034cbac86

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c63e3ef-23ff-459e-a501-41d034cbac86
  10th February 2020 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/suffolksourcing/aspx/
  Additional information on how to apply for this contract

## Notice URLs

- https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/business-jobs-and-careers/tenders-and-supplying-us/

## Provenance

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