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title: "An Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults"
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# An Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults

Buyer: MERSEYSIDE POLICE - PROCUREMENT DEPARTMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1980f3d-3357-4065-bf2c-bf71ae614b86

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## Summary

The Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner is seeking to procure an Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults, aimed at safeguarding individuals in police custody. This contract falls under the "Other community, social and personal services" category and is located in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement process, classified as an open procedure, is currently in the Award stage, with a contract value of £80,000. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2018. The completed tender process concluded on 7th February 2017.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in social care and community services, particularly those specialising in support for vulnerable individuals. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the service requires a high degree of compassion and understanding. Companies with expertise in welfare services, legal advocacy, or similar areas would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract.

## Notice

The Merseyside Police and Crime Commissioner requires a high quality Appropriate Adult Service which safeguards the interests and welfare of Vulnerable Adults in Police Custody 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/e682e475-f79e-43c5-95b3-ba2aa4e7f59d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 6 Apr 2017 at 11:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e682e475-f79e-43c5-95b3-ba2aa4e7f59d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e682e475-f79e-43c5-95b3-ba2aa4e7f59d
  6th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=18852&B=BLUELIGHT
  Additional data

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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