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    ContractsAppropriate Adult Support Service for Vulnerable Adults and Children in Police Custody
    Closed contract

    Appropriate Adult Support Service for Vulnerable Adults and Children in Police Custody

    Contract value
    £435.3k
    Closed 20 Oct 2026

    Provide on-call Appropriate Adult support services for vulnerable adults and children involved in police custody procedures across County Durham.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 22 Sept 2026· 1 month agoviaFind a Tender
    Contract value
    £435.3k
    Closed 20 Oct 2026
    Tender deadline passed on 20 Oct 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      est.£435,287
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      20 Oct 2026
      1 week ago
    • Sector
      Social Care
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 20 Oct 2026. Awaiting award.

    22 Sept 2026Today20 Oct 2026

    Brief

    Durham County Council seeks a provider to deliver an Appropriate Adult (AA) Service that protects vulnerable individuals' rights and welfare when interacting with police. This safeguarding service provides support to adults and children who may not fully understand police procedures or communicate effectively without assistance. Service Delivery: The service operates from a central custody suite in Spennymoor, County Durham, with provisions for attendance at alternative locations when needed for voluntary attendance interviews. Operating Hours and Coverage: - Adults: 24/7 on-call service - Children: Out-of-hours and bank holiday coverage The service responds on a call-out basis as required by custody services. Suppliers should demonstrate experience in vulnerable adult and child safeguarding, knowledge of criminal justice procedures, communication support, and availability to meet the specified operating hours.

    Track record

    8 awards · 8 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In this category, DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL has awarded 8 contracts to 8 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. POINT NORTH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION1× · 13%
    2. JIGSAW RECOVERY PROJECT CIC1× · 13%
    3. WE CARE BESPOKE LTD1× · 13%
    4. THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE1× · 13%
    5. 360 SUPPORTED LIVING LIMITED1× · 13%
    6. Angel Trust - A Charity For The People1× · 13%

    +2 more suppliers

    Across this category, the most active winners are CARE LINE HOMECARE LIMITED, SPRINGFIELD HOME CARE SERVICES LIMITED, Roche Diagnostics Ltd — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06966e

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    Sector
    Social Care