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title: "Contract for Appropriate Adults Service"
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buyer: "DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2019-09-24"
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# Contract for Appropriate Adults Service

Buyer: DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61a91598-8971-4976-bb34-d9c6418fb04c

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## Summary

The Durham County Council is initiating a tender for the "Contract for Appropriate Adults Service," aimed at providing support for juveniles and vulnerable adults during police detainment or caution interviews. This contract, with a total value of £150,000, is classified under community service provision and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender was published on 16th August 2019, with a deadline for submissions set for 16th September 2019. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st November 2019 and will continue until 31st October 2020. This procurement process follows an open procedure, allowing a broad spectrum of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the public sector, particularly those specialising in social and community services, including small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers capable of delivering high-quality support services for vulnerable populations will find this contract aligns well with their offerings. Businesses with experience in legal or social services, or those that can demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and welfare, would be particularly suitable contenders for this opportunity.

## Notice

This contract is for Durham County Council for the Provision of an Appropriate Adult Service, responsible for protecting and safeguarding the rights and welfare of juveniles or 'mentally vulnerable' adults who are either detained by police or are being interviewed under caution voluntarily. The role was created in response to the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) (1984). ************ ****Please access the tender documentation for details of this opportunity. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE NEPO PROCONTRACT PORTAL REFERENCE DN426399. ************* *********************If you have problems accessing the tendering system or downloading documents please contact the Supplier Technical Support Proactis Helpdesk Ticketing System http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com / Telephone: 0330 005 0352. Additional information: ****Please access the tender documentation for details of this opportunity. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE NEPO PROCONTRACT PORTAL REFERENCE DN426399. ************* *********************If you have problems accessing the tendering system or downloading documents please contact the Supplier Technical Support Proactis Helpdesk Ticketing System http://proactis.kayco.com Email: ProContractSuppliers@proactis.com / Telephone: 0330 005 0352.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced9120b-2158-4845-ade8-07c82bbfa587 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £150,000 |
| 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 | DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 5UL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Neville's Cross |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHILDACTION NORTHWEST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 24 Sep 2019 at 12:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced9120b-2158-4845-ade8-07c82bbfa587
- 16 Aug 2019 at 10:14 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235ba31f-6d4f-4a98-8d85-77585c9edb19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ced9120b-2158-4845-ade8-07c82bbfa587
  24th September 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/235ba31f-6d4f-4a98-8d85-77585c9edb19
  16th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://proactis.kayco.com
- http://www.durham.gov.uk

## Provenance

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