---
title: "Provision of Independent Chair - Plymouth Safeguarding Adult Partnership"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068ee6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Provision of Independent Chair - Plymouth Safeguarding Adult Partnership

Buyer: PLYMOUTH CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068ee6

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## Summary

Plymouth City Council has completed a procurement process to appoint an Independent Chair for the Plymouth Safeguarding Adult Partnership. This service contract was awarded following a direct procurement method without competition, as it was below the threshold. The contract is valued at £36,000 and spans three years from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. It was designed to align with the Care Act (2014) and other relevant laws. The procurement falls under the social services category, specifically CPV code 85320000, and serves the region of UKK41, which includes Plymouth. The contract was signed on 20th February 2026, and the award was made to ANDREW BICKLEY ASSOCIATES LTD.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those with expertise in safeguarding and compliance with the Care Act. Small and medium-sized enterprises, especially those familiar with light touch procurement regimes, would have found this contract a fitting opportunity, although it is now complete. The skills required to fulfil the duties of an Independent Chair involve managing sensitive social care issues, making this contract ideally suited for consultancies with experience in adult safeguarding and partnerships. This opportunity could serve as a catalyst for further engagements within the public sector in related fields.

## Notice

Services contract, 3 year contract PS36,000 To provide an Independent Chair for the Plymouth Safeguarding Adults Partnership, ensuring that they complete all tasks and responsibilities to a high standard, in a timely and proportionate manner and in accordance with the requirements of the Care Act (2014) and other relevant legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039689-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000 |

## 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 | ANDREW BICKLEY ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 09:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039689-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039689-2026
  30th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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