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WP4091 - Regulation 44 Independent Visiting Service

WALSALL COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 11:24

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Tender

14 May 2025 at 12:04

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

In a procurement process initiated by Walsall Council, a contract titled "WP4091 - Regulation 44 Independent Visiting Service" has been awarded. The tender falls under the industry category of Administrative Social Services and encompasses services required at children's homes throughout the UK region of Walsall (UKG38). This contract, under the procurement stage of 'award', began its signing on 14th July 2025 and will be active from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2028, with a renewal option for up to 2 additional years. The procurement method employed was 'open' below threshold, which allows broad competition within the specified industry.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in services related to child welfare and independent assessments. Large organisations capable of conducting monthly visits and preparing reports, like NYAS, are well-suited for such contracts. Additionally, this opportunity is ideal for SMEs interested in entering public sector tenders focusing on safeguarding and promoting children's welfare. The open procurement approach and the competitive nature of the tender further accentuate the potential for diverse businesses to engage in the public sector, making an impact through specialised service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WP4091 - Regulation 44 Independent Visiting Service

Notice Description

The Council has decided to procure Independent Visiting Service, pursuant to regulation 44 of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 regulations, which outlines that an independent person shall be appointed to visit each of the Councils Children's Home at least once a month throughout the Term and compile a report of their findings and submit report to the relevant authorities involved. The Regulation 44 Visitor is an individual appointed to carry out visits to the home as an independent person that must make a rigorous and impartial assessment of the arrangements for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in each Children's Home to ensure that all Children accommodated within each Children Home are being appropriately cared for and effectively safeguarded.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05130f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039927-2025
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jul 20253 months 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
WALSALL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@walsall.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WALSALL
Postcode
WS1 1TP
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG38 Walsall
Delivery Location
TLG38 Walsall
Local Authority
Walsall
Electoral Ward
St Matthew's
Westminster Constituency
Walsall and Bloxwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NYAS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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