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title: "868/2020 - Appropriate Adults Services"
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# 868/2020 - Appropriate Adults Services

Buyer: CROYDON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a1d80c8f-db00-4e64-a7af-2a3373a486d3

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## Summary

The Croydon Council has initiated a procurement process for the provision of Appropriate Adults Services, as mandated by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. This tender, titled "868/2020 - Appropriate Adults Services," is aimed at providing support for vulnerable individuals, including children and young people, who are detained in custody in Croydon and Sutton. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with a deadline for tender submissions set for 24th July 2020 at 12:00 noon. The anticipated contract is expected to commence no later than 1st December 2020 and will last for two years, with an option to extend for a further year. This open procedure will adhere to the Light Touch Regime under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for specialised service providers, particularly those focused on social work and support services for vulnerable populations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to apply, given the council's emphasis on compliance with the London Living Wage. Businesses that have experience in delivering similar services and a commitment to social responsibility will be competitive candidates. Interested parties are encouraged to register on the London Tenders Portal to access the tender documentation and engage in this opportunity for growth in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

The Council invites organisations to submit a tender for the provision of an Appropriate Adults Services, a statutory obligation brought in with the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984. This service is for Local authorities to arrange access for Appropriate Adults, whilst children, young people and for those that are vulnerable are detained in custody. The Appropriate Adult Service is for both young people and vulnerable adults living in Croydon and Sutton, publicly funded. This service is aimed to provide independent support to people being kept in custody, for questioning about a crime or in a related sensitive situation. The Council intends to establish a contract that will be issued by Croydon Council and will be available to Sutton Council via an access agreement for the full two years with an option to extend for a further one year (2+1). Each authority will be responsible for their own spend under the contract. This procurement is to establish a single source supplier who is experienced and qualified in the delivery of Appropriate Adults Services. Tenderers can apply by completing the documents via the London Tenders Portal. ; The anticipated contract start date will be no later than the 1st December 2020. The Council is orientating this as an Open procurement procedure under the Light Touch Regime in accordance with PCR 2015. The Council does not hold itself bound by the Regulations except to the extent that they apply to the light touch regime as set out in Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Council requires the successful Service Providers to comply with the London Living Wage. All potential suppliers are advised to read the supporting documents listed on the London Tenders portal, prior to responding to the invitation to tender. Deadlines * The deadline for returning your tender is: 12:00:00 noon on 24th July 2020 * The completed tenders may be submitted any time before the closing deadline. * Late applications will not be accepted Additional information: How to register your interest If you wish to register an interest in this contract, please follow the steps below: * Register your company on the London Tenders Portal free of charge via the link below: https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm. * Await acceptance. You will receive an email confirming your username and password * Use your username and password to log into the London Tenders Portal and register your interest in the relevant contract: 868/2020 Appropriate Adults Services * Shortly after you have registered your interest, you will receive a second email containing a link to access the tender documentation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8dd897f-608c-4010-9615-30ed18b57661 |
| 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 | 25 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £360,000 |
| 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 | CROYDON COUNCIL |
| Locality | CROYDON |
| Post town | Croydon |
| Postcode | CR0 1EA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI6 Outer London - South |
| ITL 3 | TLI62 Croydon |
| Local authority | Croydon |
| Electoral ward | Fairfield |
| Westminster constituency | Croydon West |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2020 at 11:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8dd897f-608c-4010-9615-30ed18b57661

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e8dd897f-608c-4010-9615-30ed18b57661
  25th June 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.croydon.gov.uk
- https://www.londontenders.org/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_home?openForm

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