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title: "Appropriate Adult Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000666900"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
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# Appropriate Adult Service

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000666900

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## Summary

Perth & Kinross Council is seeking providers for the "Appropriate Adult Service," aimed at supporting vulnerable individuals across the Tayside region. This public procurement contract is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline of 12 October 2021. The procurement process is being conducted through an open method, allowing all interested suppliers to participate. The tender has a total value of £385,000 and seeks to ensure that the Appropriate Adult Service is available year-round, managed by Perth & Kinross Council in collaboration with Angus and Dundee City Councils.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on social services, particularly those with expertise in providing support to vulnerable individuals or advocacy services. Companies with experience in delivering similar services, as well as those certified in quality management and health and safety procedures, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The emphasis on community benefits also indicates that suppliers should demonstrate their capacity to contribute positively to local communities, which could further enhance the chances of winning the tender.

## Notice

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.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 2 years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434958 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Unsuccessful |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| 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 | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | Maryfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City, TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## 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

- 7 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434958
- 10 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427154

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427154
  Appropriate Adult Service - Tender for the provision of Appropriate Adult Service across Tayside.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434958
  Appropriate Adult Service - Tender for the provision of Appropriate Adult Service across Tayside.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000666900
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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