--- title: "Surrey County Council (SCC, the Council) is required under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to provide a statutory service of an Appropriate Adult. The presence of an Appropriate Adult provides one of the essential checks and balances within the criminal justice process and ensures that the rights of children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected. To meet this statutory service, SCC is planning to commission a high-quality Appropriate Adult Service which safeguards the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in Surrey who are suspected of a criminal offence, by ens" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-578eec1d-e60d-4109-896b-441e64160d23" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-578eec1d-e60d-4109-896b-441e64160d23" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-578eec1d-e60d-4109-896b-441e64160d23.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-578eec1d-e60d-4109-896b-441e64160d23.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2025-10-16" --- # Surrey County Council (SCC, the Council) is required under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to provide a statutory service of an Appropriate Adult. The presence of an Appropriate Adult provides one of the essential checks and balances within the criminal justice process and ensures that the rights of children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected. To meet this statutory service, SCC is planning to commission a high-quality Appropriate Adult Service which safeguards the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in Surrey who are suspected of a criminal offence, by ens Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-578eec1d-e60d-4109-896b-441e64160d23 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-578eec1d-e60d-4109-896b-441e64160d23) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-578eec1d-e60d-4109-896b-441e64160d23.json) ## Summary Surrey County Council is engaging in a public procurement process to commission an Appropriate Adult Service under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. This service aims to safeguard the rights and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults involved in the criminal justice system in Surrey, UK. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a Request For Information (RFI) issued to understand market capabilities. The tender, published on 16th October 2025, involves services under probation, health and social work, social work, and guidance and counselling. Interested parties should note that the deadline for responses is 30th October 2025, and the contract is valued at £1 GBP, spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2033. This procurement presents growth opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those specialising in probation services, health and social work, and guidance and counselling. Companies with capabilities in providing high-quality support services for vulnerable individuals will find this contract well-suited to their expertise. The process is classified as "Other" by procurement method details, offering a unique opportunity for service providers to enter or expand their presence in the public sector. Businesses with experience in administrative social services and a solid operational base in or near Surrey will find this endeavour particularly beneficial. The broad geographical indication includes locations such as the United Kingdom and overseas territories, suggesting a scope for expansive service delivery. ## Notice Surrey County Council (SCC, the Council) is required under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984 and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 to provide a statutory service of an Appropriate Adult. The presence of an Appropriate Adult provides one of the essential checks and balances within the criminal justice process and ensures that the rights of children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected. To meet this statutory service, SCC is planning to commission a high-quality Appropriate Adult Service which safeguards the interests, rights, entitlements and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in Surrey who are suspected of a criminal offence, by ensuring that they are treated in a fair and just manner and are able to participate effectively where parents/carers, or the person with parental responsibility, are unable or unwilling to attend. To understand the current market and supplier landscape (before launching any formal tender opportunity), Surrey County Council is issuing a Request For Information (RFI). The RFI will help us to gather detailed insights from potential suppliers regarding their capabilities, capacity and interest in meeting the requirements for Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteering Service (SAAVS). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7845e045-d6f5-4581-9d8c-80a8ca68b8a7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2033 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL | | Locality | REIGATE | | Post town | Redhill | | Postcode | RH2 8EF | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ26 East Surrey | | Local authority | Reigate and Banstead | | Electoral ward | South Park & Woodhatch | | Westminster constituency | Reigate | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75231240 - Probation services - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85310000 - Social work services - 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services - 85321000 - Administrative social services ## Release History - 16 Oct 2025 at 05:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7845e045-d6f5-4581-9d8c-80a8ca68b8a7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7845e045-d6f5-4581-9d8c-80a8ca68b8a7 16th October 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login?cid=surreycc Proactis Supplier Network ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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