Appropriate Adult Service

Durham County Council is seeking a provider to deliver an Appropriate Adult (AA) safeguarding service supporting vulnerable adults and children involved with the police.

The service primarily operates from the central custody suite in Spennymoor, County Durham, although Appropriate Adults may also be required to attend alternative locations for voluntary attendance interviews.

Support for vulnerable adults is required 24 hours a day, seven days a week, while support for children is required out of hours, including bank holidays. The service operates on a call-out basis as required.

Contract Information

Buyer: Durham County Council
Deadline: 20 October 2026, 11:59pm
Contract Value: £435,287 excluding VAT
Delivery Length: 1 December 2026 to 31 March 2030, with two optional extensions of up to 12 months each
Tender Link: https://www.open-uk.org/ – Reference OPEN 20261557

Evaluation Criteria

Quality: 90%
Social Value: 10%

All essential criteria must also be met.

The opportunity is identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) with the capability to provide safeguarding support for vulnerable adults and children within the criminal justice system.

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