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Appropriate Adult Service for Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight

Awarded to THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE LIMITED

Published
Published 24 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 20 July 2026
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Overview

Hampshire County Council, on behalf of Southampton City Council, Portsmouth City Council, Isle of Wight Council, and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Hampshire and Isle of Wight, is seeking a single provider to deliver an Appropriate Adult Service across the four authority areas. The service will provide appropriate adults for children, young people, and vulnerable adults in police custody, with indicative demand of approximately 10,450 hours annually, and will also cover age assessments for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Hampshire. Five separate contracts will be awarded to the successful bidder, valued at an estimated £2,353,333.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£2,353,333
Procedure
Open
Published
24 June 2026
Questions by
7 July 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Guidance services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£2,256,208
Award date
26 July 2026
Contract period
30 September 2026 → 30 June 2029
Winner
  • THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    31 July 2026

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  2. Contract Notice

    24 June 2026

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Awarded: Appropriate Adult Service for Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight — won by THE APPROPRIATE ADULT SERVICE LIMITED — Skim