Appropriate Adult - Find a freedom of information request
Request
Who supplies Appropriate Adults when a juvenile or vulnerable adult is being held in Police custody?
If applicable, if there is a service in place to provide Appropriate Adults, are they for the purpose of vulnerable adults, juveniles or both?
If applicable, when was the tender first started?
How long is the tender for?
What portal site was the tender placed on?
Decision
Qualified professionals within the adult care and community well-being directorate undertake the role of Appropriate Adult for vulnerable adults and juveniles.
An Appropriate Adult is provided to all young people aged 10-17 years who have been arrested and detained by Lincolnshire Police.
The tender was issued on 7 July 2017 with a closing date of 14 August 2019 in relation to Children's Services. Please note adult care does not have any services currently commissioned
The tender for Children's Services was awarded for a period of three years with the opportunity to extend for a further two years subject to review and commenced on 1 December 2017.
The tender was placed on the ProContract e-sourcing portal.
