Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c63-e08e-714b-9377-e5c11213f090/ypo-001015-appropriate-adults Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # YPO - 001015 Appropriate Adults [YPO](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ypo) Estimated value £3,000,000 to £50,000,000 Published 5 Oct 2020 Deadline 781 days left 7 Dec 2028 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender 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 contract period will be taken by the end of July 2024 and will be dependent on satisfactory completion of all aspects of the contract to date, the current market conditions for this category and YPO's contracting structures. The maximum contract period will therefore be 8 years, from 8th December 2020 to 7th December 2028 (subject to an annual review, incorporating price negotiations and KPI performance). . Deadline for first round for submissions under this DPS is 5th November 2020 at 14:00. After this first initial round suppliers can apply any time. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/fc95d9dc-e206-4d6f-a9eb-800569f6cb72) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile YPO: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/ypo) [Sector More Health and social work tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/health-social-work) ## More tenders like this [YPO - 001051 Insurance Placement DPS For Housing sector · YPO · 859 days left · 23 Feb 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1c-16f5-7314-a445-932f23acf347/ypo-001051-insurance-placement-dps-for-housing-sector) [YPO - 001200 Enforcement Agency Services · YPO · 857 days left · 21 Feb 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d0b-5a36-72c4-905f-25437bb94cc0/ypo-001200-enforcement-agency-services) [Laundry Services and Specialist PPE Maintenance including Decontamination · Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation · 1048 days left · 31 Aug 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cd0-8ecb-7226-bf4a-38356e243f3f/laundry-services-and-specialist-ppe-maintenance-including-decontamination) [YPO - 001218 Critical Incident Management and Public Safety Software and Systems · YPO · 848 days left · 12 Feb 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d22-ab9b-7332-83af-f53f69b2bb64/ypo-001218-critical-incident-management-and-public-safety-software-and-systems) [YPO - 000999 Training for The Emergency Services and wider Public Sector · YPO · 860 days left · 24 Feb 2029](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d16-9607-71d7-9b1f-6c7032491062/ypo-000999-training-for-the-emergency-services-and-wider-public-sector) [YPO - 001066 Alternative Fuelled Vehicles DPS · Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation · 1657 days left · 2 May 2031](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c69-2e59-73f9-bbe9-5a3be6e01ed4/ypo-001066-alternative-fuelled-vehicles-dps)