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title: "Appropriate Adult Service for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-029de7"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-029de7.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-22"
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# Appropriate Adult Service for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight

Buyer: HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-029de7

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## Summary

The procurement process is currently active and involves HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL, aiming to provide the "Appropriate Adult Service" across Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. This service falls under the "Guidance services" category (CPV code: 85312310) and has a total estimated contract value of £1,650,000. The tender is approaching its submission deadline on 26th April 2021, with the award period commencing immediately thereafter. The procurement is conducted via an open procedure, and the contracts will be issued to cover a period from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2024, with potential extensions available until 30th June 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those experienced in providing support for vulnerable populations, including children and young people. Businesses that can effectively demonstrate their capability to deliver appropriate adult services in custody situations and possess a strong understanding of the local context within Hampshire and surrounding areas will be well-suited to compete. The requirement for multiple contracts enhances the chances for various service providers to engage in this significant public procurement, potentially leading to partnership opportunities across the region.

## Notice

The service will provide persons acting as an appropriate adult (AA) 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 3 / 4 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council will follow a procedure under the Light Touch Regime, resembling an open procedure. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home The procurement will result in 5 contracts, one contract with each collaborating authority.

Renewal: The initial term of the contracts 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005750-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| 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 | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,650,000 |
| Lots value | £1,650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ISLE OF WIGHT COUNCIL; POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR HAMPSHIRE, PORTSMOUTH, SOUTHAMPTON AND THE ISLE OF WIGHT; PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL; SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WINCHESTER |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO23 8ZB |
| 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 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2021 at 12:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005750-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:497663-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.hampshire-pcc.gov.uk/
- https://www.hants.gov.uk/
- https://www.iow.gov.uk/
- https://www.portsmouth.gov.uk/
- https://www.southampton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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