--- title: "Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e593199a-baae-4fb8-88d6-21c5493bdf5e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e593199a-baae-4fb8-88d6-21c5493bdf5e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e593199a-baae-4fb8-88d6-21c5493bdf5e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e593199a-baae-4fb8-88d6-21c5493bdf5e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT" published: "2025-05-22" --- # Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service Tender Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e593199a-baae-4fb8-88d6-21c5493bdf5e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e593199a-baae-4fb8-88d6-21c5493bdf5e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e593199a-baae-4fb8-88d6-21c5493bdf5e.json) ## Summary The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is actively seeking proposals for the Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service Contract, valued between £1,560,000 and up to £2,760,000, depending on extension options. This service falls under the category of other community, social, and personal services, as well as health and social work services. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, conducted via an open procedure above the threshold. The service is intended to operate within the South East region of the United Kingdom, ensuring compliance with The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE). The tender period closes on 25th June 2025, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2030. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, especially for SMEs and organisations involved in health and social services. Businesses adept in providing community and social services, particularly those with experience in safeguarding vulnerable individuals, may find this contract particularly beneficial. The open procedure signals inclusivity, allowing a broad range of companies to compete and contribute innovative solutions. This tender not only facilitates expansion into governmental contracts but also strengthens the community engagement of businesses by directly contributing to the welfare of vulnerable individuals. It presents a substantial opportunity for social enterprises and public service organisations keen on establishing or expanding their footprint in public procurement. ## Notice The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service. Under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) the Police have a statutory requirement to provide an AA when dealing with a suspect who is a juvenile or vulnerable adult, but they cannot provide the AA themselves, as they must be independent from the police. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) introduced the provision of Appropriate Adults (AA) to safeguard the interests of vulnerable adults and juveniles suspected of a criminal offence. An AA's role is to ensure that vulnerable people are treated fairly, with respect for their rights and entitlements and that they can understand and participate effectively in criminal proceedings related to the investigation and/or their detention. The value of the contract being procured is estimated to be PS1,560,000 GBP depending upon extension options being taken, For the purpose of this tender bidders should base their pricing on a budget of PS260,000 per annum. As detailed in the procurement documents. Additional coverage of the AA service may be required during the lifetime of the contract. As such the contract value may increase up to the overall value of PS2,760,000. There is no guarantee of this inclusion. As detailed within the procurement documents for this tender This opportunity is available via the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. 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Follow the steps to view the documents ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83480e29-4a22-4655-a751-ded38de9b8a7 | | 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 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,760,000 | | 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT | | Locality | ROYSTON | | Post town | Stevenage | | Postcode | SG8 7BZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire | | Local authority | North Hertfordshire | | Electoral ward | Royston Palace | | Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 22 May 2025 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83480e29-4a22-4655-a751-ded38de9b8a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83480e29-4a22-4655-a751-ded38de9b8a7 22nd May 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk - https://7force.force.com/login ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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