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title: "Appropriate Adult Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06821b"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS"
published: "2026-04-20"
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# Appropriate Adult Services

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06821b

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## Summary

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) is seeking to engage suppliers for the provision of Appropriate Adult Services across England and Wales. This service, vital in assisting vulnerable suspects during interviews, is classified under social work and related services. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a critical deadline for supplier engagement set for 28th April 2026. The contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2026 and will run until 2031, with potential extensions until 2033. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on DWP’s procurement platform and can access further details through DWP's website.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, particularly Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), to expand their operations within public sector services. With a gross contract value of £300,000, it supports subcontracting in regions including Northern Ireland and Wales, enhancing regional business growth. Companies proficient in social work services or with experience in supporting vulnerable individuals are well-positioned to compete for this tender, providing a nationwide service backed by established expertise. Engaging in this procurement process offers the chance for businesses to contribute to essential public services on a significant scale.

## Notice

DWP are looking to conduct some market engagement sessions with suppliers that are able to provide Appropriate Adult Services. DWP will require the service to be across England and Wales, provided by one supplier. An Appropriate Adult is an individual that provides support for suspects in Interviews Under Caution where there is vulnerability or complex needs.

### Planning Information

DWP are looking to conduct one to one sessions with interested suppliers who can provide Appropriate Adult Services across England and Wales. 
If you are interested, please can you email commercialfed.cddigital@dwp.gov.uk, confirming your interest. Please could you also Register on DWP's procurement system. Here is the link to register. 
https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome
For Further information about DWP procurement, please find below the link to the guidance.
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/procurement
Please can you respond by 28th April 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035712-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR WORK & PENSIONS |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1H 9NA |
| 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 | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 13:56 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035712-2026
- 14 Apr 2026 at 13:47 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033821-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035712-2026
  20th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033821-2026
  14th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://dwp2.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions
- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-work-pensions/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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