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The Council is procuring an Appropriate Adult Service in accordance with its statutory duties under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (section 38(4)(a)). These statutory duties place an obligation on local authorities to ensure the provision of Appropriate Adults for children and vulnerable adults where a parent, guardian or other suitable adult is unavailable or deemed inappropriate. The purpose of the Appropriate Adult is to safeguard and promote the rights, entitlements and welfare of children and vulnerable adults who are detained and/or interviewed by the police. The Appropriate Adult is required

Published
Published 26 June 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 27 July 2026 (4 days left)
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Overview

Surrey County Council is procuring an Appropriate Adult Service to fulfil its statutory obligations under PACE 1984 and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998, providing safeguarding support for children and vulnerable adults during police detention and interviews when parents, guardians, or other suitable adults are unavailable or inappropriate. The estimated contract value is £1.05 million with a submission deadline of 27 July 2026.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£1,050,000
SME suitable
Yes
Published
26 June 2026
Deadline
27 July 2026
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

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    26 June 2026

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The Council is procuring an Appropriate Adult Service in accordance with its statutory duties under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (section 38(4)(a)). These statutory duties place an obligation on local authorities to ensure the provision of Appropriate Adults for children and vulnerable adults where a parent, guardian or other suitable adult is unavailable or deemed inappropriate. The purpose of the Appropriate Adult is to safeguard and promote the rights, entitlements and welfare of children and vulnerable adults who are detained and/or interviewed by the police. The Appropriate Adult is required — Skim