Published date: 15 October 2021
Last edited date: 15 October 2021
This notice was replaced on 7 December 2021
This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:
Awarded contract (published 7 December 2021)
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£45,000 to £135,000
Procurement reference
JB/CYP/LCC/1212
Published date
15 October 2021
Closing date
16 November 2021
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
1 April 2022
Contract end date
31 March 2025
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure (below threshold)
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
When a Child below the age of 18 is arrested or interviewed under caution, a parent or guardian should always be present at the police interview to act as an Appropriate Adult as defined by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE), unless there are exceptional circumstances that prevent this or render it inappropriate.
The Service, where a parent or guardian is unable to attend the police interview, will provide a coordinated approach to the provision of persons to act as Appropriate Adults. The Service will provide advice and support as well as ensuring the Child is being treated fairly and their needs are being met. The Service Provider must be aware of and be able to support any safeguarding, mental health needs and learning and communication difficulties. In addition, the Service and the Appropriate Adults must:
I. Ensure the Child understands what is happening
II. Ensure the Child understands their rights
III. Support, advise and assist the detained Child
IV. Observe whether the Police are acting properly, fairly and with respect
V. Facilitate communication between the Police and the detained person.
The Appropriate Adult must be present during the course of the Police interview and at various stages of investigations conducted in the Police station. Although the Police have the overall responsibility to safeguard Children whilst in Police custody, the Appropriate Adult must bring any safeguarding concerns to the attention of the relevant senior Police Officer as well as the Authority.
About the buyer
Contact name
Jessica Brindle
Address
Fishergate
Preston
PR18XJ
England
Telephone
01772 536208
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