Tender

Approved Provider list for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors in Worcestershire

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Worcestershire County Council is seeking to establish an Approved Provider list for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors in Worcestershire. This tender, titled "Approved Provider list for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors in Worcestershire", falls under the social work services industry and is located in Worcestershire, UK. The open procurement process is currently in the tendering stage, with submissions due by 13 September 2018. The anticipated contract period will commence on 1 November 2018 and run until 31 October 2019, potentially involving visits to eleven children's homes in the area that require monthly independent evaluations.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for growth for businesses and individuals possessing expertise in children's residential home management or Ofsted inspections, particularly those ready to fulfil the requirements set forth by the Worcestershire County Council. Potential contractors will be compensated with a fixed fee of £250 per visit, inclusive of travel and associated documentation, making it a suitable venture for small consultancy firms or experienced independent practitioners specializing in child welfare and health services. The competitive nature of the tender could be ideal for professionals eager to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Approved Provider list for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors in Worcestershire

Notice Description

This Tender is to identify suitable individuals and/or organisations to be placed on a list of Approved Providers of Regulation 44 Visitors in Worcestershire. Regulation 44 Visitors are required for both Worcestershire County Council and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust residential provision, in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Part 6 - Monitoring and Reviewing Childrens Homes, Section 43. Worcestershire County Council currently has 11 children's homes which require monthly independent visits. The number of homes may increase / decrease over the life of the contract. Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust currently have 2 short breaks provisions for children and young people who have complex health needs and physical disabilities. We are looking to appoint 4 visitors to cover the county. Applications will be welcomed from individuals/companies with either experience of children's residential home management or Ofsted inspections. Applications from current managers of agency residential homes will not be considered, due to the potential for conflict of interest. The fee payable to the Contractor will be fixed at PS250.00 to include the visit, travelling time, any associated meetings and a written report, template to be agreed by Worcestershire County Council. Mileage will be included within the above fixed fee. If you wish to view the documents for this opportunity please click 'Express Interest'. Following this, if you wish to apply for this opportunity please click 'Opt in' which will then enable you to view and complete the Standard Questionnaire and upload the relevant documents. After uploading all required documents and completing the questionnaire(s) please remember to press the 'Submit your Return' button at the bottom of the page. Suppliers will receive a system generated email to confirm successful submission of their return. Any questions or clarification should be conducted via 'Correspondence' through this portal. 05/09/18 - Supplier questions and answers added to the document set for information Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-31efa242-4e03-4cb0-9dc2-15fe3bdb8043
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8c9228ae-a9e9-4d1a-9ee5-6e939c5ad402
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85310000 - Social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Deb Roe (CCO)
Contact Email
droe@worcestershire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01905 844896

Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTERSHIRE
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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