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Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs

# Appropriate Adult Service.

[Durham County Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/durham-county-council)

Estimated value

£435,287

Published

22 Sept 2026

Deadline

2 days left

20 Oct 2026

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid.
- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Below-threshold contract

    Buyers cannot shortlist bidders on suitability before tenders are in, so everyone gets to submit a bid (except some larger works contracts).

    [Procurement Act 2023, section 85](https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/section/85)
- Open procedure

    Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage.

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## About this tender

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.

## CPV classification

Health and social work services

Source

Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06966e-2026-09-22T15:58:28+01:00

[View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06966e-2026-09-22T15:58:28+01:00)

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