--- title: "Appropriate Adult Service 2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a20" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058a20" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058a20.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058a20.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE" published: "2025-10-31" --- # Appropriate Adult Service 2026 Buyer: BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a20 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-058a20) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058a20.json) ## Summary The British Transport Police has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Appropriate Adult Service 2026," a contract for providing services under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1984) for juveniles and vulnerable adults in custody. The tender was conducted using an open procedure and covers welfare services for children and young people across the United Kingdom. The contract, awarded to Appropriate Adults UK Ltd, is valued at £675,800 and is scheduled to commence on 12 February 2026, lasting until 11 February 2029, with an option to extend for an additional year. The award was announced on 31 October 2025, and there is a standstill period ending on 11 November 2025, allowing time for potential challenges before the contract signature date on 19 December 2025. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses providing welfare services, especially those specialising in support for children and vulnerable adults. Given the open nature of the procedure, the procurement welcomed bids from small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with the awarded supplier being an SME itself. Companies with expertise in social care or those already working within the legal framework of the Police and Criminal Evidence Act may find similar future tenders appealing. The structured contract terms with regular performance review opportunities encourage continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery, making it an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand in the public welfare sector. ## Notice British Transport Police seeks the provision of an Appropriate Adult Service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year as, defined by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (1984) and its Code of Practice for juveniles aged 10-17 years where a parent or guardian is unable or unwilling to attend; as well as for vulnerable adults detained in police custody, A vulnerable adult is considered to be from the age of 18. The role of the Appropriate Adult in custody is to ensure the welfare of the vulnerable person (adult and juvenile) is maintained, that they understand all processes put to them and that all decisions they make in custody are in their best interests and with all the available information and understanding. This is a requirement under Code C of PACE, and allows the AA to make representations, and speak on behalf of the vulnerable person on matters of welfare and understanding. Whilst it is required that an Appropriate Adult be present for all custody processes involving vulnerable persons. If an Appropriate Adult is not readily available during booking in or when a Juvenile is first brought to a custody, a telephone service will be available to assist with the initial booking in process. An Appropriate Adult in these circumstances will provide guidance and welfare support (but will not include formal consultation). In most cases the Appropriate Adult will be somebody related to the detained person such as a parent, adult, sibling, or a Social Worker with a responsibility for the ongoing welfare of the child. However, there are times when these people are unable, unwilling or unsuitable to function as an Appropriate Adult in custody and in these cases, police are required to call on another independent, responsible adult. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070248-2025 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 12 Feb 2026 - 11 Feb 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £460,000 | | Lots value | £460,000 | | Awards value | £675,800 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE | | Additional buyers | BRITISH TRANSPORT POLICE AUTHORITY | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | South West London | | Postcode | SW1W 9TP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Knightsbridge & Belgravia | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | APPROPRIATE ADULTS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people ## Release History - 31 Oct 2025 at 16:47 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070248-2025 - 18 Aug 2025 at 17:38 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049651-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070248-2025 31st October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049651-2025 18th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608771 Appendix A - Invitation To Tender - Appropriate Adult Service 2026 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608773 Appendix B - Specification of Requirements - Appropriate Adult Service 2026 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608775 Appendix C - Supplier Response Guidance - Appropriate Adult Service 2026 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608776 Appendix D - Pricing Schedule - Appropriate Adult Service 2026 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608777 BTPCON1035 - 1 - Part A - Contract Award Form - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608778 BTPCON1035 - 1 - Part B - Core Terms BTP - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608779 BTPCON1035 - 2 - Specification - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608780 BTPCON1035 - 3 - Form of Tender - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608781 BTPCON1035 - 4 - Selection - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608782 BTPCON1035 - 5 - Pricing - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608784 BTPCON1035 - 6 - Quality - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608786 BTPCON1035 - 7 - Commercially Sensitive Information - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608789 BTPCON1035 - 8 - BTP Ethical Procurement Statement - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608791 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 1 - Definitions_v1.1 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608793 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 2 - Specification_v1.1 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608795 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 3 - Charges - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608797 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 4 - Tender v1.2 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608799 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 5 - Commercially_Sensitive_Information - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608801 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 6 - Transparency_Reports - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608802 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 11 - Continuous_Improvement - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608803 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 12 - Benchmarking v1.2 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608804 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 13 - Contract Management - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608806 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 14 - BCDR - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608808 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 16 - Security v1.2 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608809 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 20 - Processing Data_v1.2 - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608811 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 21 - Variation_Form - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608813 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 22 - Insurance - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608814 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 25 - Rectification_Plan - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608815 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 26 - Sustainability - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608816 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 27 - Key Subcontractors - https://www.mytenders.co.uk/Authority/NoticeBuilder/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=608817 BTPCON1035 - Schedule 36 - Intellectual Property Rights v1.2 ## Notice URLs - http://www.btp.police.uk - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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