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title: "Appropriate Adult Service Perth and Kinross, Dundee City and Angus Council"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000656091"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-29"
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# Appropriate Adult Service Perth and Kinross, Dundee City and Angus Council

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000656091

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## Summary

The Perth & Kinross Council recently announced a planned procurement for the "Appropriate Adult Service" across Tayside, in collaboration with Dundee City and Angus Councils. This service aims to provide support for vulnerable individuals in police custody, facilitating communication during procedures. The intended procurement process is in the planning stage, with a value of £385,000. Interested parties can expect future notices, with an upcoming date set for 30th July 2021. This tender represents an opportunity in the public services sector, specifically focusing on general public services in the UK region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social services, mental health support, and community engagement. Companies with expertise in managing support services for vulnerable populations, especially those experienced in working alongside law enforcement and health authorities, would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The development of a sustainable service, inclusive of recruitment and training for appropriate adult coordinators, could substantially enhance business growth within this sector.

## Notice

The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform the market of our intention to tender for the provision of Appropriate Adult Service across Tayside.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The development of a sustainable Appropriate Adult Service with national oversight to promote consistency has been identified as necessary to support the commencement of a new duty in Section 42 of 2016 Act which requires the police to request support for vulnerable individuals in police custody. It has been agreed by the three local authorities across Tayside (Dundee City, Perth and Kinross and Angus Councils) that a joint Service is procured and that this is managed by Perth and Kinross Council. The Service will be managed through the contract and will have an appointed provider to manage a team of self-employed Appropriate Adults. The Appropriate Adults Co-ordinator role for Tayside will involve: - Being responsible for the management and delivery of the Appropriate Adult Service in Tayside, assess and evaluate information relating to that service and identify current trends and gaps in service provision. Responsible for managing performance and disciplinary issues, and lead on the recruitment and training of Appropriate Adults to the service. - Responsible for setting annual budget for service and managing all financial matters including authorisation of expenses, purchase of equipment, print supplies and training costs. - Maintain and further develop effective partnerships between Police Scotland (D Division) and relevant stakeholders and arrange and attend Management Group meetings as required. - Contribute nationally to the management and development of Appropriate Adult Services across Scotland through attendance at national meetings. - contracts and HR support, finance support for payments, control room support for Appropriate Adults regarding call outs, worker safety and traffic guidance as well as training as required. Whilst the service will be provided across Tayside, it will be Perth and Kinross Council who will act as the host authority and Contract Administrator. The role of an Appropriate Adult is primarily to facilitate communication during police procedures between the police and vulnerable adults aged 16 and over who have communication difficulties as a result of a mental disorder. This also applies to designated officers of the specific agencies detailed in Section 42 (3) of the 2016 Act. The Appropriate Adult shall provide information, guidance and support to vulnerable adults whilst in Court if accused or as a witness. There may be other circumstances where an Appropriate Adult may be required, but these will be negotiated on an individual basis and in agreement with the host authority Perth and Kinross Council. The Provider will co-ordinate the service from accessible premises based in Tayside. The Service will be available to individuals 365 days of the year, 24 hours per day, including weekends and public holidays. The Service Co-ordinator or equivalent will ensure that there is personnel available 24 hours per day, 365 days per year to respond to requests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419691 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £385,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Angus |
| Electoral ward | Forfar and District |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| Delivery location | TLM7 Eastern Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 75300000 - Compulsory social security services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 29 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419691

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419691
  Appropriate Adult Service Perth and Kinross, Dundee City and Angus Council - The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to inform the market of our intention to tender for the provision of Appropriate Adult Service across Tayside.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000656091
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=656091

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