Appropriate Adult Service.
Durham County Council · North East · up to £435,287
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What the buyer wants
Durham County Council seeks a supplier to provide an Appropriate Adult Service to support vulnerable adults and children in police custody, ensuring their rights and welfare are protected during police procedures. The service operates primarily from Spennymoor custody suite with occasional alternative locations, available 24/7 for adults and out of hours for children.
Durham County Council has a requirement for an Appropriate Adult Service. An Appropriate Adult (AA) service is a safeguarding service used in the criminal justice system to protect the rights and welfare of vulnerable people when they are involved with the police. It exists because some people may not fully understand police procedures or be able to communicate effectively without support.
The Service is delivered from a central custody suite in Spennymoor, County Durham, however on occasions Appropriate Adults may be required to attend alternative locations when a voluntary attendance interview is undertaken.
The AA service currently assists custody for vulnerable adults and children on a call out basis as and when required. For adults this service is 24/7 and for children this is out of hours including bank holidays.
How Tenderoo reads it
The notice reads as suitable for a small or medium-sized firm: the scope, value and requirements are within reach of a business of that size.
Services required
- Appropriate Adult Service
- Safeguarding support for vulnerable adults and children in police custody
Lots
- Lot 1 (up to £435,287)
Key facts
- Buyer: Durham County Council
- Estimated value: up to £435,287
- Deadline: 20 October 2026
- Location: North East
- Published on: Find a Tender
- First seen by Tenderoo: 22 September 2026
- CPV: 85000000
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