Appropriate Adult Service.
- Durham County Council
Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-06966e
Description
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.
Notices
UK4: Tender notice
- Notice identifier
- 2026/S 000-089789
- Published
- 22 September 2026, 3:58pm
UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice
- Notice identifier
- 2026/S 000-043345
- Published
- 12 May 2026, 10:34am