Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service (SAAVS)
Surrey County CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £1,050,000
Deadline
27 July 2026
Published
5 October 2026
Type
Not specified
At a glance
- Estimated value
- £1,050,000
- Closing date
- 28 July 2026 (closed)
- Published
- 5 October 2026
- Location
- South East
- Type
- open procedure
- Contract ends
- 13 September 2028 (expect a re-tender before then)
- Likely incumbent
- STL (estimated from past awards)
- Published on
- Find a Tender
Overview
The Council has a statutory duty under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to provide Appropriate Adults for children and vulnerable adults in police custody where a parent, guardian or other suitable adult is unavailable. Appropriate Adults safeguard the rights, welfare and interests of detainees, support communication and understanding of legal processes, and help ensure police procedures are conducted fairly and lawfully.
Regulations cited
- Criminal Evidence Act 1984
- Disorder Act 1998
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Award Details
BRAVESPACE LIMITED
£1,050,000
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- 1
STL
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total awarded
- 2
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SURREY COUNTY COUNCILKey Dates
Published
5 October 2026
Submission deadline
27 July 2026
Notice type
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Source
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