Tender: Surrey County Council — Countywide Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service (SAAVS)

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Surrey County Council is seeking a provider to deliver the Surrey Appropriate Adult Volunteer Service (SAAVS) to fulfil its statutory duties under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (PACE) and the Crime and Disorder Act 1998. The service must provide Appropriate Adults for children and vulnerable adults who are detained and/or interviewed by the police where a parent, guardian or other suitable adult is unavailable or inappropriate, offering support, advice and assistance, enabling individuals to understand and exercise their rights, facilitating communication with police officers, and observing police procedures to help ensure fair, lawful and humane treatment and reduce the risk of miscarriages of justice. Bidders must ensure delivery of the service across the full geographic area of Surrey.