Provision of an Appropriate Adults Service

Descriptions

The Authority has a requirement for the supply of an Appropriate Adult service for vulnerable adults detained in Police Custody and victim/witness interviews.The Contractor shall provide an appropriate adult service to vulnerable adult detainees in stations and custody suites within the South Wales Police area. The main duties include but are not limited to:1. To support, advise and assist the detained person, particularly while they are being interviewed.2. To observe whether the police are acting properly, fairly and with respect for the rights of the detained person, and to tell them if it is thought that they are not.3.To assist with communication between the detained person and the police.4. To ensure that the detained person understands their rights and the Appropriate Adult has a role in protecting the detained persons rights.The provision must be made in compliance with the requirements of the NAAN (National Appropriate Adults Network) Standards and the Home Office Guidelines.The Service is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This contract will be open to Gwent Police and Dyfed Powys Police. There are no guarantees that they will use the contract.