Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c82-499e-72be-b804-da34945ed651/appropriate-adult-services-for-hampshire-southampton-portsmouth-and-the-isle closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight [Hampshire County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/hampshire-county-council) Estimated value £1,650,000 Published 22 Mar 2021 Deadline Closed 26 Apr 2021 ## 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 Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight Hampshire County Council, together with Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, the Isle of Wight Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton are inviting applications from suitably experienced organisations who wish to tender for Appropriate Adult Services for Hampshire, Southampton, Portsmouth, and the Isle of Wight. The service will provide persons acting as an appropriate adult 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 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. The initial term of the contract 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. The Council will follow a procedure under the Light Touch regime, resembling an open procedure. The procurement exercise will result in five contracts, contracts with each Local Authority and one contract with the Police and Crime Commissioner. Interested parties should register their interest in the project via the In-Tend website [in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire), and complete and submit the tender return document together with any supporting documents requested by 14.00 hrs on Monday 26 April 2021. If your organisation is not registered on the Hampshire In-tend portal, please go to the website [in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/hampshire/) and click on the 'Register' tab - registration is free. ### How to obtain the Tender Documents The Tender documents can be accessed when logged into In-Tend by selecting 'View Details' on the relevant tender advert and clicking the 'Express Interest' tab. Once in the tender there are five tabs - 'Tender', 'ITT - documents', 'Correspondence', 'Clarifications' and 'History'. Select the 2nd tab (ITT - documents) where you will find useful information under 'Tender Details' continue to scroll down to the heading 'Tender Documents Received' where you will be able to view / download the documents. ### Opting In and Out Please note you are required to 'Opt In' before you can access the 'My tender Return' to start populating your response. The 'Opt Out' functionality will also be available throughout the duration of the tender process. ... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No Read full description ## CPV classification Guidance services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/e55a5ef7-ebb8-4ebf-8803-6524220697a6) 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. 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