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Appropriate Adult Service.

Durham County Council(buyer)

Published
Published 12 May 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 20 October 2026 (Closes tomorrow)
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Overview

Durham County Council is seeking an Appropriate Adult Service to safeguard and support vulnerable adults and children involved in police procedures within the criminal justice system. Delivered primarily from a central custody suite in Spennymoor with occasional travel for voluntary attendance interviews, the service operates on a call-out basis—running 24/7 for adults and out-of-hours, including bank holidays, for children. The contract has an estimated value of £435,287, with submissions due by 20 October 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Services
Estimated value
£435,287
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
12 May 2026
Questions by
12 October 2026
Deadline
20 October 2026
Classification (CPV)
Health and social work services

Notice history

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  1. Contract Notice

    22 September 2026

  2. Prior Information Notice

    12 May 2026

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