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

Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a0bd01c3-93c8-49ec-8bde-c021d90f796c

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## Summary

The British Transport Police is currently inviting tenders for 'The Provision of An Appropriate Adult Service Contract', aimed at delivering 24/7 support as per the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1984) for juveniles and vulnerable adults in police custody. This procurement falls under the open procedure method, with the tender period closing on 29 November 2021. The contract is expected to commence on 12 February 2022 and conclude on 11 February 2025, covering locations across the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in community services and support for vulnerable populations. Companies equipped to offer continuous services in social care, legal assistance, or youth support will find this contract particularly relevant, enabling them to expand their capabilities and enhance their service offerings within the public sector.

## Notice

British Transport Police seeks the provision of an Appropriate Adult Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 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 where a parent or guardian is unable or unwilling to attend; as well as for vulnerable adults detained in police custody, 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/c42f78c8-b0b1-4119-8dba-5d49bf4a0bf8 |
| 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 | 20 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 12 Feb 2022 - 11 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 9LN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI36 Camden |
| Local authority | Camden |
| Electoral ward | Camden Town |
| Westminster constituency | Holborn and St Pancras |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2021 at 16:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42f78c8-b0b1-4119-8dba-5d49bf4a0bf8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c42f78c8-b0b1-4119-8dba-5d49bf4a0bf8
  20th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT162961
  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

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