APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE FOR young people aged 10 - 17 years
About This Opportunity
security & defence services contract awarded in United Kingdom: APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE FOR young people aged 10 - 17 years. By Plymouth City Council.
This is a services contract in the security and defense, legal services and Youth sectors, with a focus on Police and Youth Development. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the security and defense sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The purpose of the Service is to facilitate clear communication for young people in the circumstances set out in the introduction to this Specification, and to ensure that the:
young person understands their rights
rights of the young person are upheld
young person understands relevant Police procedures
The Service will provide effective, impartial Appropriate Adult support to young people in the circumstances set out in the introduction to this Specification, ensuring that their rights are upheld.
Appropriate Adults provided by the Service will arrive at the custody centre within 1.5 hours of the initial call out - unless a different timescale is specifically requested.
Within 24 hours of conclusion of the call out, the Service will provide a copy of Plymouth City Council's 'Appropriate Adult form' (version dated February 2025, or subsequent versions as advised) to the Council's Youth Justice Service.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 13, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. Reference: 033196-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Plymouth City Council
Plymouth City Council has issued 66 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 58 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 033196-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Plymouth City Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Security, Defense & Justice sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE LIMITED was awarded the contract for £103,950. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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