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Regulation 44 - Independent visits

CORNWALL COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2025 at 10:52

Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council, in collaboration with Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust (CPFT), has issued a tender titled "Regulation 44 - Independent visits." This procurement process is aimed at securing Independent Regulation 44 Monitoring Visits for residential Children's Homes throughout Cornwall. The procurement, under the CPV classification "Health and social work services," involves monthly visits as per the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 to ensure the safeguarding and promotion of children's and young people's welfare. The open procedure tender has a submission deadline of 24 February 2025 at 09:00 AM and the contract period runs from 4 April 2025 to 31 March 2027. The contract value is estimated at £73,440.

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specializing in health, social work, and community services. Companies with expertise in conducting regulatory visits and compliance assessments are well-suited for this contract. By participating, businesses can expand their service offerings, enhance their market presence within Cornwall, and contribute to the well-being of children and young people in residential care facilities. The open procurement method allows fair competition, encouraging a wide range of businesses to engage in this vital social service.

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Notice Title

Regulation 44 - Independent visits

Notice Description

Independent Regulation 44 Monitoring Visits for our residential Children's Homes across Cornwall. This is a joint contract between Cornwall Council and Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust (CPFT). The Independent Monitoring Visits take place once a month in each Residential Children's Homes, in line with Regulation 44 in The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The Regulation 44 visits help us to form a view on a home's ability to safeguard and promote children's and young people's welfare.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-708e4e2e-1b69-4175-ae60-dc2ab998fd26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89725130-14ad-4296-90a8-affb2262a29b
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£73,440 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
CORNWALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Post Town
Truro
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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