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Regulation 44 Service for Coventry Children's Homes (2025)

Coventry City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 May 2026 at 13:06

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

23 Jul 2025 at 15:29

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Apr 2025 at 14:13

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, managed by Coventry City Council, pertains to the provision of a Regulation 44 Service for Coventry Children's Homes, as defined under the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The contract, which was awarded to RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES) LIMITED, commenced on 1st September 2025 and is set to run until 31st August 2028, with an option for extensions. The procurement was conducted using an open procedure below the threshold for competitive bidding, focusing on administrative social services within the Coventry area (region UKG33). The process progressed through various stages, including planning, tender, and award, with significant milestones such as the tender period ending on 14th May 2025 and the contract being signed on 22nd August 2025.

The Regulation 44 Service contract offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), particularly those in the service sector specialising in administrative and social services. The emphasis on visitor audits and the regular reporting of findings to Registered Managers and Ofsted presents a niche opportunity for companies proficient in compliance and quality assurance in the social services field. The open competition under the light-touch regime ensures that businesses focusing on safeguarding, service delivery, and experience can effectively compete by showcasing their capabilities in these areas. Businesses with expertise in quality communication and reporting, as well as those with a strong background in safeguarding and training, will find themselves particularly well-suited to meet the tender's requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulation 44 Service for Coventry Children's Homes (2025)

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of a Regulation 44 Service for Coventry City Council's internal children's homes. The Regulation 44 visitor shall visit each home once a month auditing the service offered to Coventry City Council's children ensuring they inspect in line with the three areas of inspection (the effectiveness of the leadership and managers, how well young people are helped and protected, and the overall experience and progress of young people) and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. The Regulation 44 visitor shall collate the findings within a report and follow a process to circulate the findings to the Children's Residential Homes' Registered Managers and Ofsted

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05041f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048727-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£442,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£442,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£442,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£381,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Coventry City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
Postcode Area
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RECONSTRUCT (CHILDREN AND ADULT SERVICES) LIMITED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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