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title: "Appropriate Adults for Age Assessments"
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# Appropriate Adults for Age Assessments

Buyer: HOME OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55b9f85b-8cf8-4ddd-a0ea-e76e21141811

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## Summary

The Home Office has completed the procurement process for "Appropriate Adults for Age Assessments" under the industry category of welfare services for children and young people (CPV 85311300). The tender, which had a value of £45,000, aims to provide appropriate adults to accompany young asylum seekers at their age assessments and age dispute interviews. This procurement method was a below-threshold negotiated procedure without prior publication, which concluded on 5th September 2024. The contract period will commence on 9th September 2024 and run until 8th September 2026, covering various locations including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, especially those specialising in social care and child welfare services. The awarded contract to Nini Social Care Services CIC highlights the suitability of small and medium-sized enterprises for this type of work. Businesses focusing on providing welfare support, particularly those capable of deploying services internationally, would find this tender particularly beneficial. The involvement of the Home Office implies a stable and organised project management framework, offering a reliable income stream and the potential for future collaboration.

## Notice

Appropriate adults to accompany young asylum seekers at their age assessments / age dispute interviews. Additional information: The redacted contract is included within this notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a18f9b-c4d1-451f-9595-0a0f784cf86c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Below threshold negotiated procedure without prior publication. |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 8 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £45,000 |
| 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 | HOME OFFICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 4DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NINI SOCIAL CARE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 5 Sep 2024 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a18f9b-c4d1-451f-9595-0a0f784cf86c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44a18f9b-c4d1-451f-9595-0a0f784cf86c
  5th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b427375-7ff3-43ec-b848-5192853960db
  n/a

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