Published date: 7 December 2021

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 16 November 2021, 10am

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

7 December 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.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

LPS CARE - Appropriate Adults Service - RFQ 15307112

  • Opportunity
  • Published 15 October 2021, last edited 15 October 2021

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Award information

Awarded date

6 December 2021

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£135,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Child Action North West

Address

Whalley Road, Wilpshire, Blackburn, BB1 9LL

Reference

No reference - other

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

About the buyer

Contact name

Jessica Brindle

Address

Fishergate
Preston
PR18XJ
England

Telephone

01772 536208

Email

jessica.brindle@lancashire.gov.uk