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title: "Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674dc"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service

Buyer: THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674dc

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## Summary

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking to contract a service for the Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service. This procurement is classified under health and social work services and involves providing an independent Appropriate Adult for vulnerable adults and juveniles during criminal proceedings, as mandated by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE). The contracting process, initiated on March 26, 2026, is currently in the Tender stage, using the open procedure with a light touch regime. The application deadline is April 27, 2026. Service delivery will span regions within the United Kingdom such as UKJ4, UKJ43, UKJ44, UKJ45, and UKJ46, with the contract expected to start on December 1, 2026, and potentially extend to November 30, 2032.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social and health services. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs due to the procurement method which allows electronic submissions and appears accessible through the 7 Force Commercial Tendering Portal. The estimated contract value can increase from £260,000 per annum, based on extensions up to £2,760,000. Businesses capable of delivering high quality and competitive pricing will find this tender attractive, especially those with expertise in handling sensitive social issues related to vulnerable groups. The focus on social value in both price and quality evaluation criteria further encourages organisations committed to delivering impactful social work services to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service. This procurement concerns a light touch contract within the meaning of section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority is conducting the procurement using the open procedure and will apply a proportionate approach in accordance with the Act and its procurement objectives. Under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) the Police have a statutory requirement to provide an AA when dealing with a suspect who is a juvenile or vulnerable adult, but they cannot provide the AA themselves, as they must be independent from the police. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) introduced the provision of Appropriate Adults (AA) to safeguard the interests of vulnerable adults and juveniles suspected of a criminal offence. An AA's role is to ensure that vulnerable people are treated fairly, with respect for their rights and entitlements and that they can understand and participate effectively in criminal proceedings related to the investigation and/or their detention. The value of the contract being procured is estimated to be PS1,560,000 GBP depending upon extension options being taken, For the purpose of this tender bidders should base their pricing on a budget of PS260,000 per annum. As detailed in the procurement documents. Additional coverage of the AA service may be required during the lifetime of the contract. As such the contract value may increase up to the overall value of PS2,760,000. There is no guarantee of this inclusion. As detailed within the procurement documents for this tender

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027816-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,760,000 |
| Lots value | £2,760,000 |
| 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 | THE POLICE AND CRIME COMMISSIONER FOR KENT |
| Locality | MAIDSTONE |
| Post town | Rochester |
| Postcode | ME15 9BZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Maidstone |
| Electoral ward | Park Wood & Mangravet |
| Westminster constituency | Faversham and Mid Kent |
| Delivery location | TLJ4 Kent, TLJ43 Kent Thames Gateway, TLJ44 East Kent, TLJ45 Mid Kent, TLJ46 West Kent |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 11:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027816-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027816-2026
  26th March 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://7force.force.com
- https://7force.force.com/ProSpend__eSourcing_Community_Registration?locale=uk
- https://7force.force.com/login
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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