Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Surrey Appropriate Adult Service (Saavs)
Deadline: 11 Apr 2026
Posting Date: 12 Mar 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 137612921
Document Ref. No.: AW SAAVS Market Engagement
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
CPV Classification
75231240 - Probation services
85000000 - Health and social work services
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Tender Details
Surrey County Council is recommissioning a high quality Appropriate Adult Service to safeguard the rights and welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The service will operate 24/7, 365 days a year, delivered by trained and qualified staff across multiple Surrey locations, including police custody suites, police stations, schools, council and community buildings, and other appropriate venues. The service model requires providers to deliver timely, responsive, and needs led support across core functions. • Appropriate Adult provision for children, young people, and vulnerable adults detained, interviewed, or otherwise engaged in police processes, ensuring their welfare and rights are upheld and they can participate effectively. • Age assessment support, where required, to assist professionals in determining age related safeguarding responsibilities and ensuring individuals receive suitable care and intervention. • Advocacy services to promote the voice, views, and best interests of service users, ensuring they are signposted to relevant local support services and connected with wider early help, social care, and youth justice pathways. Providers must demonstrate strong knowledge of Surrey's local support landscape to ensure effective coordination, referral, and continuity of care. The proposed service whilst independent should seek to promote safety, reduce offending, support independence, and ensure equitable access to additional services that improve wel...
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Tender Notice