Tender

Provision of Regulation 44 Independent Visitor Service - Vinney Green Secure Children's Home

SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jun 2025 at 14:03

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Gloucestershire Council is currently in the tender stage of a procurement process for the "Provision of Regulation 44 Independent Visitor Service" at Vinney Green Secure Children's Home. This contract falls under the social work and related services category and is taking place in the South West of England, specifically in the locality of Yate, UKK12 region. Interested parties must submit their quotations by 23rd June 2025, as the tender period concludes at 11:00 AM on this day. The procurement is being conducted using an open competitive method, below the threshold regulation, with the contract slated to begin on 1st August 2025 and potentially extend until 31st July 2030.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in social work services or related fields. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in providing independent visitor services and adhering to regulatory requirements should consider participating. The contract's potential duration of up to five years allows for substantial business growth and client relationship development. Ideal candidates would be those experienced in handling regulatory inspections and service provision within secure children's homes or similar establishments, offering both skilled service delivery and strategic expansion within the public sector domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Regulation 44 Independent Visitor Service - Vinney Green Secure Children's Home

Notice Description

South Gloucestershire Council is a Unitary Authority in the South West of England. The Council currently commissions a variety of services for adults and children. The Council is requesting quotations from potential suppliers who wish to provide an Independent Visitor Service, undertaking monthly inspections at the Vinney Green Secure Children's Home Under Regulation 44 of Children's Homes Regulations 2015.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Initial 3 year contract, with option to extend a further 2 years subject to council approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-054572
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031002-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£27,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Anna Rushton
Contact Email
anna.rushton@southglos.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1454863984

Buyer Location

Locality
YATE
Postcode
BS37 5AF
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
TLK12 Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Frampton Cotterell
Westminster Constituency
Thornbury and Yate

Further Information

Notice Documents

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