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title: "Appropriate Adult"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e1943f4d-63bd-4453-b053-b3792d43223c"
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buyer: "STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2022-12-22"
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# Appropriate Adult

Buyer: STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1943f4d-63bd-4453-b053-b3792d43223c

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## Summary

The Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of Appropriate Adult services. The service is expected to be responsive to all clients 365 days a year from 9 am to midnight, with the possibility of extending beyond if needed. The contract, classified under legal services, has a value of £1,560,000 and is open for SMEs and VCSEs to participate. The tender period ends on 26th January 2023, with the contract scheduled to start on 1st April 2023 and end on 31st March 2029.

This tender by the Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council offers an opportunity for businesses in the legal services sector to expand their operations. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The service delivery addresses are located in England, United Kingdom, presenting a local business growth opportunity in the legal services industry. Businesses interested in providing Appropriate Adult services and supporting the police with related issues should consider participating in this open procurement process.

## Notice

To provide Appropriate Adult Service responsive to all clients - 365 days per year 9am - Midnight. It is expected that the Service Provider will continue beyond Midnight if appropriate and the request was received before Midnight. (The Council retains the right to seek a variation to amend the contract to provide a 24hr service should it be required). This to be achieved via the use of Appropriate Adults and where applicable, signpost to other professionals as required. To support Appropriate Adults and the police where issues surrounding suitability of particular Appropriate Adults are evident.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0b7109-1817-470e-a417-b16392d1c9ec |
| 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 | 22 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,560,000 |
| 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 | STOCKPORT METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services

## Release History

- 22 Dec 2022 at 16:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0b7109-1817-470e-a417-b16392d1c9ec

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0b7109-1817-470e-a417-b16392d1c9ec
  22nd December 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c4cbe1e1-1182-ed11-811c-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stockport.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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