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title: "Provision of an Appropriate Adult Service Contract for British Transport Police"
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# Provision of an Appropriate Adult Service Contract for British Transport Police

Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8847ee12-9552-4c3b-9bf7-a484ff77fe55

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## Summary

The British Transport Police is seeking to award a contract titled "Provision of an Appropriate Adult Service Contract" aimed at providing 24-hour cover for appropriate adult services, particularly for juveniles aged 10-17 and vulnerable adults in custody. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with the tender period concluding on 2nd October 2019. The total contract value is estimated at £160,000, with a minimum value of £140,000, and the contract is set to span from 1st January 2020 to 31st December 2021. This opportunity falls under the services industry category, specifically within custody services. Interested vendors will need to meet the open procurement method requirements as it facilitates competitive bidding from various providers.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for service providers and small to medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in custody and support services to expand their business. Organisations that focus on social care, legal assistance, or have experience in providing services to vulnerable populations would be particularly well-suited to compete. By engaging in this contracting process, businesses can not only secure significant financial contracts but also contribute to societal needs by supporting the British Transport Police in delivering essential services effectively.

## Notice

To provide an Appropriate Adult Service with 24 hour cover available 365 days of the year, as defined by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1984) and its code of practice for juveniles aged 10-17 years inclusive where a parent or guardian is unable or unwilling to attend; as well as for vulnerable adults detained in British Transport Police (BTP) custody or BTP detainees in Home office facilitates. A vulnerable adult is considered to be from the age of 18.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f887635-84de-430d-b229-cc4d4c6afe1e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 0BD |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 66160000 - Trust and custody services
- 66162000 - Custody services
- 75231200 - Services related to the detention or rehabilitation of criminals
- 75231220 - Prisoner-escort services

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2019 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f887635-84de-430d-b229-cc4d4c6afe1e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f887635-84de-430d-b229-cc4d4c6afe1e
  28th August 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG158021
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.btp.police.uk

## Provenance

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