Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service
- Published
- 26 March 2026
- Submission deadline
- 27 April 2026
- Estimated value
- £2,760,000
- Place of performance
- UKJ4
- Procedure
- Open procedure
- Lots
- 1
- Documents
- 1
- Notice number
- 027816-2026
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-0674dc
- Official source
- Official source
CPV codes
- 85000000Health and social work services
Description
The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent is seeking to award a Contract for the provision of Kent & Medway Appropriate Adult (AA) Service. This procurement concerns a light touch contract within the meaning of section 9 of the Procurement Act 2023. The Authority is conducting the procurement using the open procedure and will apply a proportionate approach in accordance with the Act and its procurement objectives. Under The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) the Police have a statutory requirement to provide an AA when dealing with a suspect who is a juvenile or vulnerable adult, but they cannot provide the AA themselves, as they must be independent from the police. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) introduced the provision of Appropriate Adults (AA) to safeguard the interests of vulnerable adults and juveniles suspected of a criminal offence. An AA’s role is to ensure that vulnerable people are treated fairly, with respect for their rights and entitlements and that they can understand and participate effectively in criminal proceedings related to the investigation and/or their detention. The value of the contract being procured is estimated to be £1,560,0…
Official publications
- FTS · 027816-2026 · 26 March 2026
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the deadline to bid for this tender?
- The submission deadline is 27 April 2026. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.
- What is the estimated value of this tender?
- The estimated value published by the buyer is £2,760,000.
- Who is the buyer of this tender?
- The contracting authority is The Police and Crime Commissioner for Kent (United Kingdom).
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