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Regulation 44 - Independent Visits (Children's Homes) Service

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE

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Award

08 Jun 2018 at 08:29

Award Notice
Tender

08 Dec 2017 at 12:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council is seeking tenders for the "Regulation 44 - Independent Visits (Children's Homes) Service," aimed at conducting independent visits to its Children's Homes in compliance with the relevant regulations. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract set to commence on 1 July 2018 and last for 24 months, with an option for an additional 24-month extension. The expected annual cost for the service is up to £12,000, depending on the number of homes, which currently stands at five. Tenders were accepted until 15 January 2018, under an open procurement method classified as below threshold.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the social work and related services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in conducting independent evaluations and services for children’s welfare in residential settings would be especially well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract not only allows for the expansion of service offerings but also contributes to the well-being of vulnerable children in the Wakefield area.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulation 44 - Independent Visits (Children's Homes) Service

Notice Description

The City of Wakefield Metropolitan District Council (the Council) invites tenders for the provision of a Service to conduct Independent Visits to each of the Council's Children's Homes in line with Regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 in accordance with the Service Specification and upon the terms and conditions of Contract for the Service. The Contract for the Service with the current independent provider is due to expire on 30 June 2018. The Contract period for the Regulation 44 - Independent Visits (Children's Homes) Service will be with effect from 1 July 2018 for a period of 24 months (with the option to extend for up to a further 24 months). The Council anticipates that delivery of this Service will cost no more than PS12,000 per annum based on the Council's current operation of 5 Children's Homes. The number of homes, however, may vary upward or downward during the contract period and the value of services will reflect any changes in this number based on the unit cost per home per month. Additional information: The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: http://www.yortender.co.uk Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: http://www.yortender.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/516a7d6c-9ec8-41b7-b952-2d5478f4f817
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,760 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2018 - 30 Jun 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL CUSTOMER SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EXCEL SOCIAL WORK AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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