Appropriate Adult Service for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight

Concepts

• southampton
• portsmouth
• guidance services
• wight
• appropriate adult service
• newport
• winchester
• hampshire
• appropriate adult
• children's services

Location

Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight

Description

The service will provide persons acting as an appropriate adult (AA) for children and young people (in the absence of the parent, guardian or, if the juvenile is in the care of a local authority or voluntary organisation, a person representing that authority or organisation, or a social worker) and vulnerable adults (in the absence of a 3 / 4 relative, guardian, other person responsible for their care or other appropriate friend or suitable adult) in custody at a police station or other place. The service will also provide AA for unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children who are requiring an age assessment to be undertaken by children's services in situations where the age of the child is in dispute. The service will be required in Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Council will follow a procedure under the Light Touch Regime, resembling an open procedure. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/aspx/Home The procurement will result in 5 contracts, one contract with each collaborating authority.

Renewal Options

The initial term of the contracts will be for three years, 1 July 2021 until 30 June 2024, with the option to extend for a duration of up to two further years until 30 June 2026.

CPV Codes

• 85312310 - Guidance services

Indicators

• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Renewals are available.
• Award on basis of price and quality.