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title: "Appropriate Adult for Vulnerable Adult for Vulnerable Adults Service"
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buyer: "MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT"
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# Appropriate Adult for Vulnerable Adult for Vulnerable Adults Service

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-88618bfa-7650-4478-8a40-59ac099a54b5

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## Summary

The Merseyside Police - Procurement Department is seeking tenders for the "Appropriate Adult for Vulnerable Adult for Vulnerable Adults Service", classified under guidance and welfare services. This contract, with a total value of £600,000, is set to run from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2027, with options for four 12-month extensions. The tender period closes on 2nd December 2021, and delivery will occur in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate in the competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social and welfare services, particularly those that focus on community support or service delivery for vulnerable populations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as the contracting authority seeks high-quality service providers to ensure the protection and welfare of vulnerable adults in police custody. Engaging in this tender could enhance business visibility and allow firms to contribute to essential community services, thereby promoting social value as well as business growth.

## Notice

The Police & Crime Commissioner for Merseyside (PCC) has notified that she will award funding to provide Appropriate Adult services for Vulnerable Adults in Merseyside for a 12-month period with an option to extend by four periods of 12 months, resulting in a potential 5-year contract, commencing 1st April 2022 - ending 31st March 2027. The PCC requires a high-quality Appropriate Adult Service which safeguards the interests and welfare of Vulnerable Adults in Police Custody or Voluntary Attendance sites within Merseyside, where parents/carers, or the person with responsibility, are unable or unwilling to attend. The presence of an Appropriate Adult provides one of the essential checks and balances within the criminal justice process and ensures that the rights of Vulnerable Adults are protected.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dfb9428-2c18-469c-adbe-317ed9c27f4c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| 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 | MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L1 8JX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services
- 85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 28 Oct 2021 at 19:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dfb9428-2c18-469c-adbe-317ed9c27f4c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4dfb9428-2c18-469c-adbe-317ed9c27f4c
  28th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=40310&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/32215
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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