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Regulation 44 Independent Visitor

Cornwall Council

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22 Jul 2025 at 09:39

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Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council, acting as the contracting authority, is currently in the tender stage for the "Regulation 44 Independent Visitor" contract. This procurement focuses on health and social work services, specifically aiming at monitoring visits for children's homes in Cornwall. The tender process, following an "open" procurement method below the threshold, invites competition to ensure quality service delivery. The deadline for submissions is 11 August 2025, with the contract beginning on 1 October 2025. Prospective bidders should consider both the quality and pricing criteria, as they form the basis of evaluation, with significant emphasis on quality (80%) over pricing (20%). Enquiries about the tender can be made until 6 August 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in residential care for children to expand their service offerings. Businesses specialising in the management of short breaks and residential care for disabled children, or those with experience in quality assurance within children's residential services, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations with a solid understanding of safeguarding policies and children’s home legislation will have a competitive edge. The project involves a joint contract between Cornwall Council and Cornwall Partnership Foundation Trust, highlighting the collaborative nature of services sought, presenting an opportunity for businesses to engage in a meaningful and impactful work stream that aligns with regulatory and community standards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Regulation 44 Independent Visitor

Notice Description

Regulation 44 Independent Visits for Children Homes in Cornwall

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056370
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041849-2025
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 6-12 months
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
Cornwall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Further Information

Notice Documents

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