--- title: "LPS CARE - Appropriate Adults Service - RFQ 15307112" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b7c59fcc-dd2d-402a-8eb5-e77429f802ef" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c59fcc-dd2d-402a-8eb5-e77429f802ef" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c59fcc-dd2d-402a-8eb5-e77429f802ef.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c59fcc-dd2d-402a-8eb5-e77429f802ef.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-12-07" --- # LPS CARE - Appropriate Adults Service - RFQ 15307112 Buyer: LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b7c59fcc-dd2d-402a-8eb5-e77429f802ef [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b7c59fcc-dd2d-402a-8eb5-e77429f802ef) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b7c59fcc-dd2d-402a-8eb5-e77429f802ef.json) ## Summary Lancashire County Council is seeking providers for the "LPS CARE - Appropriate Adults Service - RFQ 15307112," which falls under the health and social work services category. The procurement process, currently marked as complete, involved an open procedure with a total contract value of £135,000, including a minimum bid of £45,000. The tender period concluded on 16 November 2021, while the contract period runs from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025. Services are to be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom, with the contract recently awarded to Child Action North West on 6 December 2021, following the procurement stage of the award. This tender provides an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to expand their business horizons in the social care sector. The need for Appropriate Adults during sensitive police processes highlights a demand for firms adept at safeguarding children and supporting those with mental health or communication challenges. Providers with expertise in social care services would be ideally suited to compete for similar contracts, taking advantage of this growing area in public procurement. ## Notice When a Child below the age of 18 is arrested or interviewed under caution, a parent or guardian should always be present at the police interview to act as an Appropriate Adult as defined by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), unless there are exceptional circumstances that prevent this or render it inappropriate. The Service, where a parent or guardian is unable to attend the police interview, will provide a coordinated approach to the provision of persons to act as Appropriate Adults. The Service will provide advice and support as well as ensuring the Child is being treated fairly and their needs are being met. The Service Provider must be aware of and be able to support any safeguarding, mental health needs and learning and communication difficulties. In addition, the Service and the Appropriate Adults must: I. Ensure the Child understands what is happening II. Ensure the Child understands their rights III. Support, advise and assist the detained Child IV. Observe whether the Police are acting properly, fairly and with respect V. Facilitate communication between the Police and the detained person. The Appropriate Adult must be present during the course of the Police interview and at various stages of investigations conducted in the Police station. Although the Police have the overall responsibility to safeguard Children whilst in Police custody, the Appropriate Adult must bring any safeguarding concerns to the attention of the relevant senior Police Officer as well as the Authority. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efe4860-ee66-4534-8542-9f33a610412b | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Dec 2021 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £135,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £135,000 | | 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 | LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | PRESTON | | Post town | Preston | | Postcode | PR1 8XJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire | | ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire | | Local authority | Preston | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Preston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHILD ACTION NORTH WEST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 7 Dec 2021 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efe4860-ee66-4534-8542-9f33a610412b - 15 Oct 2021 at 11:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51c4ef2d-c78f-40f4-95ee-d09b9321bedf - 15 Oct 2021 at 08:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51c4ef2d-c78f-40f4-95ee-d09b9321bedf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9efe4860-ee66-4534-8542-9f33a610412b 7th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51c4ef2d-c78f-40f4-95ee-d09b9321bedf 15th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/isupplier/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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