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Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service (SAAVS)

SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Tender

26 Jun 2026 at 05:48

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

13 Apr 2026 at 10:04

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Mar 2026 at 12:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

11 Feb 2026 at 12:27

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Surrey County Council is in the process of procuring services for the Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service (SAAVS), under its statutory obligations defined by the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. This initiative is at the tender stage, and the organisation is seeking a suitable provider to ensure the delivery of appropriate adult services across the county of Surrey. Key dates include the tender period ending on 27 July 2026, and the award period concluding on 15 September 2026, with contract commencement scheduled for 1 October 2026. This open procedure is classified under the industry category of health and social work services, with a total contract value of £1,050,000. Potential bidders can access submission details via the specified electronic platform, and they should prepare for an engagement that lasts until September 2028, with a possible 12-month extension.

This tender provides valuable opportunities for SMEs and voluntary community sector enterprises interested in expanding their footprint in public health and social work services within Surrey. The successful bidder will not only contribute to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults in police custody but will also enhance their reputation in community welfare services. Companies with a strong background in delivering needs-led, adaptive social support services are well-suited to aim for this contract. Such an engagement promises business growth by ensuring direct involvement with regional stakeholders and creating a robust support network for local authorities, thereby generating potential spin-off opportunities across other public service domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service (SAAVS)

Notice Description

Surrey County Council is procuring an Appropriate Adult Service in accordance with its statutory duties under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 (section 38(4)(a)). These statutory duties place an obligation on local authorities to ensure the provision of Appropriate Adults for children and vulnerable adults where a parent, guardian or other suitable adult is unavailable or deemed inappropriate. The purpose of the Appropriate Adult is to safeguard and promote the rights, entitlements and welfare of children and vulnerable adults who are detained and/or interviewed by the police. The Appropriate Adult is required to provide support, advice and assistance, enable the individual to understand and exercise their rights, and facilitate effective communication between the detainee and police officers. In addition, the Appropriate Adult must observe police procedures to ensure they are carried out fairly, lawfully and in accordance with relevant guidance, thereby reducing the risk of miscarriages of justice and ensuring individuals are treated in a humane and appropriate manner while in police custody. To achieve these objectives and ambitions, Surrey County Council (SCC) is seeking to appoint a provider to deliver the Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service (SAAVS). The Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service is being procured on a County wide basis, and bidders must ensure delivery of services across the full geographic area of Surrey.

Planning Information

Following market event on the 05th March 2025, Surrey County Council would like to share questions and answers sheet from the event. This document can be accessed via e -tendering platform, Proactis (https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login), under the project reference: RFX1000830 AW SAAVS Market Engagement. Alternatively, please contact ania.wroblewska@surreycc.gov.uk Please note that the information is provided for guidance and information only. We cannot accept any responsibility for the interpretation, reliance upon, or use of this information in relation to bidding for contract/s. It remains the responsibility of the recipient to conduct their own due diligence and seek independent advice where necessary to ensure compliant bids are submitted.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064dc2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060073-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,050,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
11 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
REIGATE
Postcode
RH2 8EF
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ26 East Surrey
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward
South Park & Woodhatch
Westminster Constituency
Reigate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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