Health and social work services

Tender description

YPO are looking for providers to be appointed onto a Dynamic Purchasing System for the provision of appropriate adults services. The DPS is designed to meet the needs of all public sector organisations. This DPS is procured under Light Touch Regime and will be open to new providers throughout the period of the contract, provided those providers meet the selection criteria. The appropriate adults (AA) Service covers both statutory and non-statutory service which has been designed for 2 cohorts of service users: children and vulnerable adults. The DPS ensures that the AA service reflects relevant legislation, case law and codes of practice. The role of the appropriate adult is to safeguard the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children and vulnerable people who are suspected of a criminal offence by ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner and can participate effectively. Providers will be expected to follow the national standards and these standards will be applicable to all further competitions and call off contracts from this DPS.