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Regulation 44 Visits by an Independent Person

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

01 Sep 2021 at 12:00

Award Notice
Tender

22 Jun 2021 at 11:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is inviting tenders for the contract titled "Regulation 44 Visits by an Independent Person," aimed at ensuring compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. This contract will require monthly independent visits to up to 10 children's homes located in the North East of the United Kingdom, with an anticipated start date of 1st September 2021 and a potential end date of 31st August 2022. The procurement process follows an open procedure, and interested parties must submit their proposals by 21st July 2021 to participate in this essential service procurement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social work services sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs). With the council planning to expand its children's home facilities, businesses that offer safeguarding and welfare assessment services are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The flexible nature of the contract will also allow providers to adapt to the evolving needs of the children's homes throughout the contract's duration, making it an attractive opportunity for organisations with expertise in delivering such essential services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulation 44 Visits by an Independent Person

Notice Description

This contract is for Regulation 44 Visits by an Independent Person. The Children's Homes Regulations 2015 (Regulation 44) require all providers of Children's Residential Homes, to secure monthly visits (as a minimum) by an Independent Person to undertake a rigorous and impartial assessment of the home's arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in the home's care. There are currently 10 children's homes that are maintained by Durham County Council that require monthly Regulation 44 Visits by an Independent Person. Durham are scheduled to develop up to a further 3 children's homes in the initial contract period and an additional 4 over the course of the contract and it is anticipated that the contract will be subject to variation as each of the homes are developed and registered with Ofsted to ensure that each of the new homes meet the Regulation 44 requirements. The number of homes may increase / decrease over the life of the contract and the successful organisation requires flexibility to this contract to accommodate this. In addition, there is the potential that the contract will be varied to cover the regulation 44 requirements of the Durham County Council Secure Children's Home. The expected start date for the proposed contract is 1st September 2021. The expected end date for the proposed contract is 31st August 2022. The proposed contract is to be let with an option to extend for a further 3 periods of 12 months from the actual end date subject to funding and approval. Additional information: For access to tender documents free of charge please visit www.nepo.org - reference number DN547318

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0767e204-c11b-430f-a314-b8b3e815c17e
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,200 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Jul 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2022 6-12 months
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
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Donna Iley
Contact Email
donna.iley@durham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3000268235

Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UG
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Neville's Cross
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NYAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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