Torbay Council · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Appropriate Adult Services for Torbay Youth Justice

Awarded 01 May 2026

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Awarded01 May 2026
Value£20,000.00
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Expires in 2y 6mo3y term, 17% elapsed
Awarded 1 May 2026Expires 30 Apr 2029

Torbay Council awarded a contract to The Appropriate Adult Service Limited for the provision of trained Appropriate Adults to support and advise children aged 10-17 detained at police stations for interviews regarding alleged criminal offences under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.

The service is used when a parent, carer, Youth Justice Officer, or Social Worker cannot attend.

The contract was awarded via direct award without competition under the Procurement Act 2023, with a value of £20,000.

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