---
title: "APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE FOR young people aged 10 - 17 years"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0680da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-13"
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# APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE FOR young people aged 10 - 17 years

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0680da

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has awarded a contract for an Appropriate Adult Service for young people aged 10 to 17 years. This procurement process, classified under the health and social work services category, is intended to ensure that young people in police custody understand their rights and the pertinent procedures. The process was conducted under a limited competition procurement method, classified as being below the threshold with a light touch regime. The contract, awarded to The Appropriate Adult Service Limited, will commence on 1st June 2026 and run until 31st May 2029, with a possibility for a three-year extension. It includes a provision that Appropriate Adults arrive within 1.5 hours of being called, with subsequent report submission to Plymouth City Council's Youth Justice Service within 24 hours.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services, particularly those equipped to offer timely, effective support to young people in sensitive situations. Ideal contenders for similar future tenders would likely be SMEs like The Appropriate Adult Service Limited, which operates as a supplier. Businesses within the United Kingdom that can ensure competitive and efficient service delivery, coupled with an understanding of rights advocacy for youths, may find this sector particularly rewarding. The contract's alignment with sub-central government public authority goals further highlights its importance in addressing community needs through dedicated service provision.

## Notice

The purpose of the Service is to facilitate clear communication for young people in the circumstances set out in the introduction to this Specification, and to ensure that the: young person understands their rights rights of the young person are upheld young person understands relevant Police procedures The Service will provide effective, impartial Appropriate Adult support to young people in the circumstances set out in the introduction to this Specification, ensuring that their rights are upheld. Appropriate Adults provided by the Service will arrive at the custody centre within 1.5 hours of the initial call out - unless a different timescale is specifically requested. Within 24 hours of conclusion of the call out, the Service will provide a copy of Plymouth City Council's 'Appropriate Adult form' (version dated February 2025, or subsequent versions as advised) to the Council's Youth Justice Service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033196-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £103,950 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PLYMOUTH |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL1 3BJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK41 Plymouth |
| Local authority | Plymouth |
| Electoral ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
| Westminster constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 10:40 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033196-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033196-2026
  13th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.plymouth.gov.uk
- http://www.theappropriateadultservice.org.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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