--- title: "Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e55a5ef7-ebb8-4ebf-8803-6524220697a6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e55a5ef7-ebb8-4ebf-8803-6524220697a6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e55a5ef7-ebb8-4ebf-8803-6524220697a6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e55a5ef7-ebb8-4ebf-8803-6524220697a6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-22" --- # Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e55a5ef7-ebb8-4ebf-8803-6524220697a6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e55a5ef7-ebb8-4ebf-8803-6524220697a6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e55a5ef7-ebb8-4ebf-8803-6524220697a6.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves Hampshire County Council, alongside Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, the Isle of Wight Council, and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton. The contract titled "Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight" is classified under guidance services (CPV Code: 85312310). The tender is currently at the open procurement stage using an open procedure amid a contract period from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2024, with an option for extension until 30th June 2026. Interested parties must submit their applications by 14:00 on 26th April 2021, with the total contract value amounting to £1,650,000. This project is expected to serve various locations within Hampshire and its surrounding areas. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in social services, psychological support, and similar fields that cater to children and vulnerable individuals. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are highly encouraged to participate, as the procurement focuses on organisations with relevant experience in providing appropriate adult services. Businesses equipped to support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and those knowledgeable about legal and community frameworks will find this contract particularly aligned with their expertise. ## Notice Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight Hampshire County Council, together with Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, the Isle of Wight Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton are inviting applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to tender for Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. The service will provide persons acting as an appropriate adult for children and young people (in the absence of the parent, guardian or, if the juvenile is in the care of a local authority or voluntary organisation, a person representing that authority or organisation, or a social worker) and vulnerable adults (in the absence of a relative, guardian, other person responsible for their care or other appropriate friend or suitable adult) in custody at a police station or other place. The service will also provide AA for unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children who are requiring an age assessment to be undertaken by children's services in situations where the age of the child is in dispute. The service will be required in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. The initial term of the contract will be for three years, 1 July 2021 until 30 June 2024, with the option to extend for a duration of up to two further years until 30 June 2026. The Council will follow a procedure under the Light Touch regime, resembling an open procedure. The procurement exercise will result in five contracts, contracts with each Local Authority and one contract with the Police and Crime Commissioner. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire, and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting documents requested by 14.00 hrs on Monday 26 April 2021. If your organisation is not registered on the Hampshire In-tend portal, please go to the website https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/ and click on the 'Register' tab - registration is free. How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. Opting In and Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. ... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b03292b-482b-4a39-9831-2e15a5bf4a84 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Jul 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,650,000 | | 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 | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO23 8UJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ36 Central Hampshire | | Local authority | Winchester | | Electoral ward | St Michael | | Westminster constituency | Winchester | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85312310 - Guidance services ## Release History - 22 Mar 2021 at 15:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b03292b-482b-4a39-9831-2e15a5bf4a84 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b03292b-482b-4a39-9831-2e15a5bf4a84 22nd March 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/Hampshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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