Published date: 23 May 2018

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 13 July 2018

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health services - 85100000

  • Social work and related services - 85300000

  • Miscellaneous services - 98300000

Location of contract

South West

Value of contract

£200,000

Procurement reference

GLOSCC001-DN342796-23712556

Published date

23 May 2018

Closing date

13 July 2018

Contract start date

1 September 2018

Contract end date

31 August 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

The provision of Appropriate Adults service aims to ensure safeguards are in place for children under 18 years old and also for people aged over the age of 17 years with mental ill health, learning disabilities and/or autistic spectrum disorders who are arrested and taken into custody.

Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) Codes of Practice, Police Custody Sergeants must secure an Appropriate Adult (AA) to safeguard the rights and welfare of children/ young people and vulnerable adults detained or questioned by the police.

The Appropriate Adult will attend the police custody suite and check that the child/young person or vulnerable adult's welfare has been safeguarded whilst in the cells and will ensure that the interview is conducted appropriately according to PACE guidelines.

The role of the Appropriate Adult (AA) is to make sure that the individual's rights are respected and that they understand the procedures.


About the buyer

Contact name

Kaye Chandler

Address

Shire Hall
Gloucester
gl1 2tg
England

Telephone

+44 1452328510

Email

kaye.chandler@gloucestershire.gov.uk