YPO - 001015 Appropriate Adults
The contract covers Appropriate Adults services delivered through a Dynamic Purchasing System for public sector organisations, including both statutory and non-statutory support for children and vulnerable adults suspected of criminal offences. The buying organisation is YPO, a public sector procurement body acting under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Light Touch Regime. The supplier must provide safeguarding-focused service delivery that reflects relevant legislation, case law and Codes of Practice, with national standards applying to all further competitions and call-off contracts from the DPS. The estimated contract value is £50 million and the maximum term is up to 8 years, from 8 December 2020 to 7 December 2028, subject to annual review. Delivery is across England, United Kingdom. The single most critical qualification requirement is that providers must meet the DPS selection criteria to be appointed and remain eligible for entry during the contract period.
Buyer: YPO. Source: Contracts Finder. Updated 5 Oct 2020.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £50m
- Bids close: 7 Dec 2028
- Location: United Kingdom
- Procedure: Other -
- Contract period: 8 Dec 2028 to 9 Dec 2028
- Category: Health and social work services (85000000)
From the official notice
YPO are looking for Providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of Appropriate Adults Services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations. YPO is managing this procurement process in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR). This is a DPS being procured under the Light Touch Regime (LTR) procedure therefore subject to the limited regulation and will be conducted in accordance with regulations 74 to 76 PCR 2015. This DPS will be open to new Providers throughout the period of the contract, provided those Providers meet the selection criteria. The Appropriate Adults (AA) Service covers both statutory and non-statutory service which has been designed for 2 cohorts of service users: children and vulnerable adults. The DPS ensures that the AA Service reflects relevant legislation, case law and Codes of Practice. The role of the Appropriate Adult is to safeguard the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children and vulnerable people who are suspected of a criminal offence by ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner and can participate effectively. Providers will be expected to follow the national standards and these standards will be applicable to all further competitions and call off contracts from this DPS. The DPS will cover the period from 8th December 2020 to 7th December 2024 with two options to extend for an additional 24 months. The first decision to extend the contra...
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 7 Dec 2028.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £50m.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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