Tender

Regulation 44 Visitors for Worcestershire Children First Children's Residential Homes and Short Break Provisions

WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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19 Oct 2020 at 10:36

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Summary of the contracting process

Worcestershire County Council is seeking to appoint a preferred supplier for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors for its children’s residential homes and short break provisions. The tender, titled "Regulation 44 Visitors for Worcestershire Children First Children's Residential Homes and Short Break Provisions," is classified under social work services (CPV code: 85300000) and is currently at the tender stage. The deadline for submission is 5th November 2020. The selected contractor will provide monitoring services in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The contract is expected to commence on 1st January 2021 and will run until 31st December 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in social work and related services, particularly those with experience in monitoring and reviewing children's care facilities. Companies that can offer flexible and reliable visiting services would be well-suited to compete for this contract, especially in light of potential changes in the number of children's homes that may arise over the lifespan of the agreement. With a rigorous oversight requirement, this contract can enable businesses to strengthen their presence in the public sector while contributing positively to community welfare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulation 44 Visitors for Worcestershire Children First Children's Residential Homes and Short Break Provisions

Notice Description

This tender is to identify a preferred supplier to meet the company's requirements for the provision of Regulation 44 Visitors. In accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Part 6 - Monitoring and Reviewing Childrens Homes, Section 43, the registered provider must appoint, at the registered provider's expense, a person ("the independent person") to visit and report on the children's home carried on by the registered provider. Worcestershire Children First currently has 6 children's homes which require monthly independent visits. The number of homes may increase / decrease over the life of the contract and the company requires flexibility to this contract to accommodate this. Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb8b0ea-b92c-4f25-aef1-cc8e213f381e
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

85300000 - Social work and related 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
19 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2022 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WORCESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

Notice Documents

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