--- title: "YPO - 001015 Appropriate Adults" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fc95d9dc-e206-4d6f-a9eb-800569f6cb72" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc95d9dc-e206-4d6f-a9eb-800569f6cb72" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc95d9dc-e206-4d6f-a9eb-800569f6cb72.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc95d9dc-e206-4d6f-a9eb-800569f6cb72.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "YPO" published: "2026-04-09" --- # YPO - 001015 Appropriate Adults Buyer: YPO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc95d9dc-e206-4d6f-a9eb-800569f6cb72 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fc95d9dc-e206-4d6f-a9eb-800569f6cb72) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fc95d9dc-e206-4d6f-a9eb-800569f6cb72.json) ## Summary The procurement process managed by YPO, known formally as "YPO - 001015 Appropriate Adults," focuses on establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for providing Appropriate Adults Services. The DPS is intended for public sector organisations across England, covering both statutory and non-statutory services for children and vulnerable adults. Commencing on 8th December 2020, the initial contract period extends to 7th December 2024, with potential extensions up to 7th December 2028. The procurement falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and is governed by the Light Touch Regime under PCR 2015. YPO is operating this tender in the active stage, with submissions initially required by 5th November 2020, although applications are accepted throughout the DPS period. This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE). Businesses specialising in health and social services that can demonstrate compliance with national standards and commitment to safeguarding vulnerable groups may find this DPS especially pertinent. By participating, providers can compete for call-off contracts that are continually available through the DPS, addressing diverse international and UK-based delivery needs. Given the potential contract value reaching up to £50 million, and the ongoing nature of the procurement, there is ample opportunity for businesses to expand their public sector engagements within this field. ## Notice YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Appropriate Adults Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations. YPO is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). This is a DPS being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) procedure therefore subject to the limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR 2015. This DPS will be open to new Providers throughout the period of the contract, provided those Providers meet the selection criteria. The Appropriate Adults (AA) Service covers both statutory and non-statutory service which has been designed for 2 cohorts of service users: children and vulnerable adults. The DPS ensures that the AA Service reflects relevant legislation, case law and Codes of Practice. The role of the Appropriate Adult is to safeguard the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children and vulnerable people who are suspected of a criminal offence by ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner and can participate effectively. Providers will be expected to follow the national standards and these standards will be applicable to all further competitions and call off contracts from this DPS. The DPS will cover the period from 8th December 2020 to 7th December 2024 with two options to extend for an additional 24 months. The first decision to extend the contract period will be taken by the end of July 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 8 years, from 8th December 2020 to 7th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). . Deadline for first round for submissions under this DPS is 5th November 2020 at 14:00. After this first initial round suppliers can apply any time. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c2924a-9717-499b-9935-bc337e858faa | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2028 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Dec 2028 - 9 Dec 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | 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 | YPO | | Locality | WAKEFIELD | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF2 0XE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Wrenthorpe and Outwood West | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | 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 Apr 2026 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c2924a-9717-499b-9935-bc337e858faa - 5 Oct 2020 at 09:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d2e36e7-1e6a-4a5b-8a86-a6b7dd91b397 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25c2924a-9717-499b-9935-bc337e858faa 9th April 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d2e36e7-1e6a-4a5b-8a86-a6b7dd91b397 5th October 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com To access this opportunity please follow the below link: - https://ypo2.my.site.com/s/Welcome To access this opportunity please follow the below link: ## Notice URLs - https://www.ypo.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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