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Durham County Council Contract for Regulation 44 Visits

DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

29 Mar 2017 at 12:29

Tender

06 Feb 2017 at 15:13

TenderAmendment

06 Feb 2017 at 15:13

Summary of the contracting process

Durham County Council is conducting a procurement process for "Regulation 44 Visits," focusing on health and social work services within the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender period concluded on 6th March 2017, following which an award was made on 9th March 2017 to Citizens Advice County Durham for a contract valued at £53,296. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2017 and will run until 31st March 2019, aiming to ensure that the care standards provided in children's homes and secure facilities meet regulatory requirements.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) involved in health and social services. Businesses with expertise in child welfare, regulatory compliance, and report generation would be particularly well-suited to engage with Durham County Council's requirements. By participating in such contracts, companies can enhance their market presence and contribute to vital community services while potentially expanding their client base through additional projects in the sector.

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Notice Title

Durham County Council Contract for Regulation 44 Visits

Notice Description

Durham County Council Contract for Regulation 44 Visits 1. To undertake monthly Regulation 44 Visits to 9 children's homes. 2. To undertake monthly Regulation 44 Visits to 4 secure homes and 1 secure education service (which will be visited in line with the service specification). 3. To produce a written report following each visit and to submit all reports in line with agreed timescales to DCC for submission to OFSTED and Corporate Parenting Panel. The purpose of the visit is to ensure that the day-to-day care provided by the local authority in its children's homes, secure homes and secure education service are of a satisfactory standard as required under Children's Homes Regulations (Regulation 44) which came into force on the 1 April 2015. ** ***************************************************** Please access www.nepo.org and access tender documents available for the Contract for Regulation 44 Visits. Use the Procontract Reference DN239187. Additional information: Please access www.nepo.org and download the tender documents available using Procontract reference DN239187. Please use the helpdesk facility on the NEPO Procontract website if you need assistance with accessing the tender documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b6f7009d-ad79-44e8-8a72-dc395871588a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323de44a-c8d1-40b8-bc62-79e54a12fbdf
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
Large

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
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£53,296 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DURHAM
Postcode
DH1 5UL
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

CITIZENS ADVICE COUNTY DURHAM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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