Appropriate Adult Service.

What the buyer is asking for

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.

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Timeline

3 published dates · Europe/London

1. Tender notice publishedyesterday

   22 Sept 2026, 15:58 BST
2. Clarification questions byin 19 days

   12 Oct 2026, 12:00 BST
3. Submission deadlinein 28 days

   20 Oct 2026, 23:59 BST

Commercial outcome and contract awards

Nothing awarded yet

Notice history

2 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender

1. Pipeline or early engagement notice12 May 2026, 10:34 BST043345-2026
2. Tender notice22 Sept 2026, 15:58 BST089789-2026

Documents

• Tender notice on Find a Tender