--- title: "Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service (SAAVS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064dc2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064dc2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064dc2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064dc2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-26" --- # Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service (SAAVS) Buyer: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064dc2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-064dc2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-064dc2.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060073-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 11 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 29 Sep 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,050,000 | | Lots value | £1,050,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLJ South East (England), TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 26 Jun 2026 at 05:48 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060073-2026 - 13 Apr 2026 at 10:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033161-2026 - 11 Mar 2026 at 12:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021743-2026 - 11 Feb 2026 at 12:27 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012358-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060073-2026 26th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033161-2026 13th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021743-2026 11th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012358-2026 11th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/ - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Projectreference:RFX1000872-SurreyAppropriateAdultVolunteerService(SAAVS) - https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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