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title: "Lewisham & Greenwich Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults (AASVA)"
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# Lewisham & Greenwich Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults (AASVA)

Buyer: LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-edff89d3-602a-48bb-b3f4-c937ad0c1f58

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## Summary

The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking proposals for the "Lewisham & Greenwich Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults," focusing on community services. This tender, classified under the CPV code for the provision of services to the community, is currently in the active tender stage and will close on 21 January 2022. The total estimated value of the contract is £400,000, with services expected to commence from 1 April 2022 through to 31 March 2027, addressing an important statutory requirement under UK law for the support of vulnerable adults during police detainment.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and Voluntary Community Social Enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health and social work services. Organisations geared towards providing community support and advocacy services, particularly those experienced in working with vulnerable populations, are encouraged to participate. The open procurement method allows for a broad range of competitors, making this an ideal chance to expand business operations within the public sector and contribute to vital social welfare initiatives.

## Notice

Community Services Directorate Lewisham & Greenwich Appropriate Adult Service for Vulnerable Adults The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) outlines the statutory requirement of the police to ensure an appropriate adult is present whenever a vulnerable adult is detained by the police. The role of an Appropriate Adult is: * To support, advise and assist the detained person, when they are being asked to provide information or participate in any procedure * To observe whether the police are acting properly and fairly, and to inform a senior officer if they consider that they are not * To assist with the detained person to communication with the police, whilst respecting their right to say nothing unless they want to * To help the detained person understands their rights and ensure those rights are protected and upheld The Crime and Disorder Act 1998 s.38(4)(a) places a statutory requirement on local authorities to provide an appropriate adult service to all young people who are arrested, held and questioned at police stations within their borough. There is no statutory requirement for adults, however related legislation includes: * UN Convention on the Rights of Disabled People * Human Rights Act 1998 * Equality Act 2010 * Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Code of Practice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd68d13-fc31-4724-ac8a-305eb65c4a80 |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| 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 | LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM |
| Locality | CATFORD |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE6 4RU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark |
| Local authority | Lewisham |
| Electoral ward | Rushey Green |
| Westminster constituency | Lewisham East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2021 at 17:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd68d13-fc31-4724-ac8a-305eb65c4a80

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2fd68d13-fc31-4724-ac8a-305eb65c4a80
  16th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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