Provision of Appropriate Adult Services in Dorset, Poole & Bournemouth Police Custody Suites
Dorset County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Appropriate Adult Services in Dorset, Poole & Bournemouth Police Custody Suites
Awarded 30 Jun 2015
Awarded30 Jun 2015
Value£58,516.00
SupplierDorset Advocacy
AgencyDorset County Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 9y 7mo ago1y 9mo term
Awarded 30 June 2015Expired 30 Mar 2017
About
Dorset County Council awarded a contract to Dorset Advocacy for the provision of Appropriate Adult services across Dorset, Poole, and Bournemouth.
The service operates in the Weymouth and Bournemouth police custody suites, linking closely with the Liaison and Diversion scheme to ensure appropriate referrals and free up mental health practitioner time for assessments and treatment pathways.
The contract, valued at £58,516, supports statutory responsibilities of the Police and addresses the established links between mental health, learning disabilities, criminal behaviors, and substance misuse.
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