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title: "Appropriate Adult Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cc62"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
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# Appropriate Adult Service

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cc62

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has completed the procurement process for the provision of an Appropriate Adult Service. This contract, classified under the social work and related services industry (CPV code 85300000), aims to support children aged 10-17 and mentally vulnerable adults in police custody across Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, and Doncaster. The collaboration involves South Yorkshire Police and the respective Youth Justice Services. The tender, following an open procedure, has resulted in the award of the contract to The Appropriate Adult Service Limited. This process started with a call for tenders that has since moved to completion with the signing of the contract on 16 December 2024, valued at approximately £1,277,748.98.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and community support services. The procurement's focus on providing vital assistance to vulnerable groups during police interactions necessitates a service that combines quality, cost-efficiency, and social value. Businesses with experience in youth services, health and social work services, or community action programmes are well-suited to compete in such tenders. This contract underscores the need for expertise in ensuring vulnerable individuals understand their rights and facilitating effective communication in custody settings, thereby presenting a growth opportunity for relevant service providers.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council (the Council), Children Young People and Families seeks to develop a collaborative relationship with South Yorkshire Police (SYP), Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster Youth Justice Services, for the provision of Appropriate Adult Services to provide support for Children and Vulnerable Adults in aged 10-17 years (inclusive) or a 'mentally vulnerable' adult (aged 18 years and over) who is being detained by police or is being interviewed voluntarily. The role of an Appropriate Adult is to ensure that the child or vulnerable adult understands their rights and what is happening to them, and to help with communication between them, the police and others involved in custody proceedings where no other suitable adult (e.g. a parent or guardian) is available to undertake that role.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Sheffield City Council (the Council), Children Young People and Families seeks to develop a collaborative relationship with South Yorkshire Police (SYP), Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham and Doncaster Youth Justice Services, for the provision of Appropriate Adult Services to provide support for Children and Vulnerable Adults in aged 10-17 years (inclusive) or a 'mentally vulnerable' adult (aged 18 years and over) who is being detained by police or is being interviewed voluntarily. The role of an Appropriate Adult is to ensure that the child or vulnerable adult understands their rights and what is happening to them, and to help with communication between them, the police and others involved in custody proceedings where no other suitable adult (e.g. a parent or guardian) is available to undertake that role.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041296-2024 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,277,748 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 85310000 - Social work services
- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 98133110 - Services provided by youth associations

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 17:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041296-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://sheffield.gov.uk
- http://www.theappropriateadultservice.org.uk
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104130
- https://www.sheffield.gov.uk

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