--- title: "Appropriate Adult Reprocurement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eaf033d9-32a4-497f-9506-979f33854891" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eaf033d9-32a4-497f-9506-979f33854891" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaf033d9-32a4-497f-9506-979f33854891.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaf033d9-32a4-497f-9506-979f33854891.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2024-12-09" --- # Appropriate Adult Reprocurement Buyer: ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eaf033d9-32a4-497f-9506-979f33854891 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eaf033d9-32a4-497f-9506-979f33854891) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eaf033d9-32a4-497f-9506-979f33854891.json) ## Summary Essex County Council is initiating the procurement process for an "Appropriate Adult Reprocurement" contract, aimed at safeguarding the interests of vulnerable populations in the justice system. This tender, classified under the "Health and social work services" category (CPV id: 85000000), covers England, UK, and adopts an open procedure procurement method. The procurement process started on 9th December 2024, with the tender period running from 23rd December 2024 to 27th January 2025. Key dates include the final clarification on 20th January 2025, the contract award on 3rd May 2025, and the contract commencement on 1st July 2025. The contract extends for five years, with an option to prolong for an additional two years, valuing up to £1,337,000. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in health and social work services, particularly those experienced with vulnerable demographics in the legal system. Given the substantial annual budget of £191,000 and a long-term contract duration, enterprises poised to deliver robust and compliant safeguarding services are well-suited to compete. Though the procurement process is particularly accessible via an open procedure, it is vital that interested businesses prepare their proposals meticulously to meet the defined timelines and requirements, thereby securing a foothold in a prominent public sector project. ## Notice The role of the Appropriate Adult Service is to safeguard the interests, rights, and entitlements of children and vulnerable adults who have been suspected of committing a criminal offence, ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner. We will be procuring this contract for five years with the possibility to extend by another two years. This contract is due to start on the 1st July 2025. The maximum cost for this contract will not exceed PS191,000.00 per year, with a total five year cost of PS955.000.00 and a total seven year cost of PS1,337,000.00. This will be a single stage open procedure with the contract due to start on the 1st July 2025. Rough timeframes for this procurement will be as per below: - Tender opening: 09.12.2024 - Tender period: 23.12.2024 - 27.01.2025 - Final clarification date: 20.01.2025 - Contract award date: 03.05.2025 - Contract start: 01.07.2025 Procurement documents can be obtained free of charge from https://procontract.due-north.com/ ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51ef919-6174-4424-b1d4-74161e3961c8 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,337,000 | | 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 | ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | CHELMSFORD | | Post town | Chelmsford | | Postcode | CM1 1QH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH36 Heart of Essex | | Local authority | Chelmsford | | Electoral ward | Moulsham and Central | | Westminster constituency | Chelmsford | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 9 Dec 2024 at 10:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51ef919-6174-4424-b1d4-74161e3961c8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c51ef919-6174-4424-b1d4-74161e3961c8 9th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/ - https://www.essex.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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