Appropriate Adult Services
Department for Work & PensionscontractFind a Tender ↗Ref ocds-h6vhtk-06821bProcurement Act 2023SME suitableplanning
Estimated value
£250k
services
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
0 awarded
Published
14 Apr 2026
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Description
DWP are looking to conduct some market engagement sessions with suppliers that are able to provide Appropriate Adult Services. DWP will require the service to be across England and Wales, provided by one supplier. An Appropriate Adult is an individual that provides support for suspects in Interviews Under Caution where there is vulnerability or complex needs.
Scope
- Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-06821b
- Total value
- £250,000 excluding VAT£300,000 including VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 31 Aug 2026 to 01 Sept 2031Possible extension to 01 Sept 2033
- Main category
- services
- CPV classifications
- 85300000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)