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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-b5fd17-817711ab-98f2-4b4b-8f8e-cbed2582a3a1

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## Summary

The Home Office, located in London, has completed the procurement process for the provision of appropriate adults to accompany young asylum seekers during age assessments. This contract falls under the industry category of welfare services for children and young people (CPV code 85311300) and will span from 9 September 2024 to 8 September 2026. The tender's procurement method was a below threshold negotiated procedure without prior publication, tailored for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). The awarded contract, valued at £45,000, was published on 10 September 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare services, particularly those focussed on aiding children and young people, to engage in the public sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCSE organisations are particularly well-suited to compete in such tenders, providing essential services across various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, the United Kingdom, and beyond. Engaging in this contract can enhance service portfolios and establish a foothold in a sector critical to social welfare and public service.

## 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/487b0195-891c-4b68-8500-b52dd71e5cdd |
| 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 | 10 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 | THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

## Release History

- 10 Sep 2024 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/487b0195-891c-4b68-8500-b52dd71e5cdd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/487b0195-891c-4b68-8500-b52dd71e5cdd
  10th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f844d39b-1943-4a08-ae62-611a32ac8491
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